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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,026.58, 785,744.58 and 182,313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,026.58, 785,744.58 and 182,313.29 is: 273,367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,026.58 : 785,744.58 = 182,313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,026.58/785,744.58 = 182,313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,026.58x = 785,744.58 × 182,313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,026.58x = 143,251,682,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,251,682,127.51/524,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,367.21

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