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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,677.36, 573,643.88 and 182,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,677.36, 573,643.88 and 182,946 is: 274,241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,677.36 : 573,643.88 = 182,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,677.36/573,643.88 = 182,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,677.36x = 573,643.88 × 182,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,677.36x = 104,945,853,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,945,853,270.48/382,677.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,241.08

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