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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,858.14, 806,286.03 and 182,629.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,858.14, 806,286.03 and 182,629.19 is: 273,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,858.14 : 806,286.03 = 182,629.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,858.14/806,286.03 = 182,629.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,858.14x = 806,286.03 × 182,629.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,858.14x = 147,251,364,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,251,364,567.22/537,858.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,773.61

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