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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,595.24, 392,567.40 and 182,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,595.24, 392,567.40 and 182,586 is: 251,857.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,595.24 : 392,567.40 = 182,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,595.24/392,567.40 = 182,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,595.24x = 392,567.40 × 182,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,595.24x = 71,677,311,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,677,311,296.40/284,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,857.03

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