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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,421.47, 558,909.36 and 182,983.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,421.47, 558,909.36 and 182,983.53 is: 274,611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,421.47 : 558,909.36 = 182,983.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,421.47/558,909.36 = 182,983.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,421.47x = 558,909.36 × 182,983.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,421.47x = 102,271,207,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,271,207,642.84/372,421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,611.47

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