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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,480.42, 573,845.44 and 182,816.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,480.42, 573,845.44 and 182,816.37 is: 274,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,480.42 : 573,845.44 = 182,816.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,480.42/573,845.44 = 182,816.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,480.42x = 573,845.44 × 182,816.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,480.42x = 104,908,340,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,908,340,281.85/382,480.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,284.21

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