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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,587.21, 881,507.70 and 182,771.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,587.21, 881,507.70 and 182,771.71 is: 274,197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,587.21 : 881,507.70 = 182,771.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,587.21/881,507.70 = 182,771.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,587.21x = 881,507.70 × 182,771.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,587.21x = 161,114,672,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,114,672,209.69/587,587.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,197.04

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