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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,545.72, 573,819.66 and 182,820.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,545.72, 573,819.66 and 182,820.78 is: 274,231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,545.72 : 573,819.66 = 182,820.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,545.72/573,819.66 = 182,820.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,545.72x = 573,819.66 × 182,820.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,545.72x = 104,906,157,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,906,157,820.54/382,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,231.69

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