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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,642.70, 573,973.50 and 182,984.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,642.70, 573,973.50 and 182,984.18 is: 274,480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,642.70 : 573,973.50 = 182,984.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,642.70/573,973.50 = 182,984.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,642.70x = 573,973.50 × 182,984.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,642.70x = 105,028,070,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,028,070,239.23/382,642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,480.79

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