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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,659.39, 573,616.89 and 182,927.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,659.39, 573,616.89 and 182,927.97 is: 274,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,659.39 : 573,616.89 = 182,927.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,659.39/573,616.89 = 182,927.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,659.39x = 573,616.89 × 182,927.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,659.39x = 104,930,573,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,930,573,245.41/382,659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,214.03

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