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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,688.32, 753,795.60 and 182,614.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,688.32, 753,795.60 and 182,614.49 is: 273,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,688.32 : 753,795.60 = 182,614.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,688.32/753,795.60 = 182,614.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,688.32x = 753,795.60 × 182,614.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,688.32x = 137,653,999,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,653,999,058.24/502,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,835.68

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