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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,437.20, 589,005.72 and 182,193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,437.20, 589,005.72 and 182,193.60 is: 273,452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,437.20 : 589,005.72 = 182,193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,437.20/589,005.72 = 182,193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,437.20x = 589,005.72 × 182,193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,437.20x = 107,313,072,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,313,072,547.39/392,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,452.85

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