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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,992.30, 805,507.89 and 182,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,992.30, 805,507.89 and 182,040.58 is: 273,067.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,992.30 : 805,507.89 = 182,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,992.30/805,507.89 = 182,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,992.30x = 805,507.89 × 182,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,992.30x = 146,635,123,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,635,123,490.18/536,992.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,067.46

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