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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,902.94, 806,858.73 and 182,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,902.94, 806,858.73 and 182,997.66 is: 274,497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,902.94 : 806,858.73 = 182,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,902.94/806,858.73 = 182,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,902.94x = 806,858.73 × 182,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,902.94x = 147,653,259,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,653,259,540.57/537,902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,497.96

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