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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,414.47, 558,898.86 and 182,976.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,414.47, 558,898.86 and 182,976.53 is: 274,600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,414.47 : 558,898.86 = 182,976.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,414.47/558,898.86 = 182,976.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,414.47x = 558,898.86 × 182,976.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,414.47x = 102,265,374,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,265,374,023.76/372,414.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,600.97

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