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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,819.32, 647,573.46 and 182,520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,819.32, 647,573.46 and 182,520.76 is: 273,715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,819.32 : 647,573.46 = 182,520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,819.32/647,573.46 = 182,520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,819.32x = 647,573.46 × 182,520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,819.32x = 118,195,600,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,195,600,075.03/431,819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,715.41

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