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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,657.02, 573,837.84 and 182,923.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,657.02, 573,837.84 and 182,923.86 is: 274,315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,657.02 : 573,837.84 = 182,923.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,657.02/573,837.84 = 182,923.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,657.02x = 573,837.84 × 182,923.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,657.02x = 104,968,632,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,968,632,706.86/382,657.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,315.19

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