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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,630.58, 573,955.31 and 182,972.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,630.58, 573,955.31 and 182,972.06 is: 274,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,630.58 : 573,955.31 = 182,972.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,630.58/573,955.31 = 182,972.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,630.58x = 573,955.31 × 182,972.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,630.58x = 105,017,783,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,017,783,006.29/382,630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,462.60

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