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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,027.58, 785,746.08 and 182,314.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,027.58, 785,746.08 and 182,314.29 is: 273,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,027.58 : 785,746.08 = 182,314.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,027.58/785,746.08 = 182,314.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,027.58x = 785,746.08 × 182,314.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,027.58x = 143,252,738,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,252,738,695.48/524,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,368.70

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