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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,590.18, 638,537.70 and 182,329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,590.18, 638,537.70 and 182,329.18 is: 273,559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,590.18 : 638,537.70 = 182,329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,590.18/638,537.70 = 182,329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,590.18x = 638,537.70 × 182,329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,590.18x = 116,424,055,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,424,055,240.09/425,590.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,559.07

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