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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,858.58, 578,985.47 and 183,683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,858.58, 578,985.47 and 183,683.50 is: 275,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,858.58 : 578,985.47 = 183,683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,858.58/578,985.47 = 183,683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,858.58x = 578,985.47 × 183,683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,858.58x = 106,350,077,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,350,077,578.75/385,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,619.32

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