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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,183.23, 578,520.71 and 183,490.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,183.23, 578,520.71 and 183,490.87 is: 274,877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,183.23 : 578,520.71 = 183,490.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,183.23/578,520.71 = 183,490.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,183.23x = 578,520.71 × 183,490.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,183.23x = 106,153,268,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,153,268,390.92/386,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,877.99

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