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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,638.45, 573,967.14 and 182,979.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,638.45, 573,967.14 and 182,979.93 is: 274,474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,638.45 : 573,967.14 = 182,979.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,638.45/573,967.14 = 182,979.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,638.45x = 573,967.14 × 182,979.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,638.45x = 105,024,467,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,024,467,099.50/382,638.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,474.42

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