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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,535.73, 573,804.61 and 182,810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,535.73, 573,804.61 and 182,810.72 is: 274,216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,535.73 : 573,804.61 = 182,810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,535.73/573,804.61 = 182,810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,535.73x = 573,804.61 × 182,810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,535.73x = 104,897,634,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,897,634,870.90/382,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,216.57

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