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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,857.14, 806,284.53 and 182,628.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,857.14, 806,284.53 and 182,628.19 is: 273,772.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,857.14 : 806,284.53 = 182,628.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,857.14/806,284.53 = 182,628.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,857.14x = 806,284.53 × 182,628.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,857.14x = 147,250,284,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,250,284,338.90/537,857.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,772.11

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