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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,589.59, 881,511.27 and 182,774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,589.59, 881,511.27 and 182,774.09 is: 274,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,589.59 : 881,511.27 = 182,774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,589.59/881,511.27 = 182,774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,589.59x = 881,511.27 × 182,774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,589.59x = 161,117,414,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,117,414,877.57/587,589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,200.60

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