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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,184.61, 578,522.76 and 183,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,184.61, 578,522.76 and 183,492.24 is: 274,880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,184.61 : 578,522.76 = 183,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,184.61/578,522.76 = 183,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,184.61x = 578,522.76 × 183,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,184.61x = 106,154,434,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,154,434,265.83/386,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,880.02

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