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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,854.89, 806,281.14 and 182,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,854.89, 806,281.14 and 182,625.94 is: 273,768.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,854.89 : 806,281.14 = 182,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,854.89/806,281.14 = 182,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,854.89x = 806,281.14 × 182,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,854.89x = 147,247,851,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,247,851,096.77/537,854.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,768.73

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