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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,028.58, 785,747.58 and 182,315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,028.58, 785,747.58 and 182,315.29 is: 273,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,028.58 : 785,747.58 = 182,315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,028.58/785,747.58 = 182,315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,028.58x = 785,747.58 × 182,315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,028.58x = 143,253,797,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,253,797,914.50/524,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,370.20

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