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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,544.67, 573,570.96 and 182,860.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,544.67, 573,570.96 and 182,860.64 is: 274,173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,544.67 : 573,570.96 = 182,860.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,544.67/573,570.96 = 182,860.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,544.67x = 573,570.96 × 182,860.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,544.67x = 104,883,552,831.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,883,552,831.01/382,544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,173.35

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