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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,589.83, 881,511.64 and 182,774.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,589.83, 881,511.64 and 182,774.33 is: 274,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,589.83 : 881,511.64 = 182,774.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,589.83/881,511.64 = 182,774.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,589.83x = 881,511.64 × 182,774.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,589.83x = 161,117,701,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,117,701,135.04/587,589.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,200.97

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