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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,485.56, 573,853.14 and 182,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,485.56, 573,853.14 and 182,821.50 is: 274,291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,485.56 : 573,853.14 = 182,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,485.56/573,853.14 = 182,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,485.56x = 573,853.14 × 182,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,485.56x = 104,912,691,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,912,691,834.51/382,485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,291.91

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