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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,630.91, 573,565.51 and 182,717.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,630.91, 573,565.51 and 182,717.58 is: 273,894.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,630.91 : 573,565.51 = 182,717.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,630.91/573,565.51 = 182,717.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,630.91x = 573,565.51 × 182,717.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,630.91x = 104,800,501,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,800,501,111.63/382,630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,894.50

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