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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,144.58, 648,285.99 and 182,828.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,144.58, 648,285.99 and 182,828.74 is: 274,272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,144.58 : 648,285.99 = 182,828.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,144.58/648,285.99 = 182,828.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,144.58x = 648,285.99 × 182,828.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,144.58x = 118,525,310,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,525,310,711.35/432,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,272.35

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