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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,862, 881,838.56 and 183,003.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,862, 881,838.56 and 183,003.35 is: 274,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,862 : 881,838.56 = 183,003.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,862/881,838.56 = 183,003.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,862x = 881,838.56 × 183,003.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,862x = 161,379,406,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,379,406,687.49/587,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,519.20

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