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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,631.91, 573,567.01 and 182,718.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,631.91, 573,567.01 and 182,718.58 is: 273,896.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,631.91 : 573,567.01 = 182,718.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,631.91/573,567.01 = 182,718.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,631.91x = 573,567.01 × 182,718.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,631.91x = 104,801,349,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,801,349,602.05/382,631.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,896.00

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