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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,632.90, 573,568.50 and 182,719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,632.90, 573,568.50 and 182,719.58 is: 273,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,632.90 : 573,568.50 = 182,719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,632.90/573,568.50 = 182,719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,632.90x = 573,568.50 × 182,719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,632.90x = 104,802,195,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,802,195,421.23/382,632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,897.50

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