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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,977.92, 806,733.42 and 182,896.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,977.92, 806,733.42 and 182,896.60 is: 274,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,977.92 : 806,733.42 = 182,896.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,977.92/806,733.42 = 182,896.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,977.92x = 806,733.42 × 182,896.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,977.92x = 147,548,799,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,548,799,624.37/537,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,265.53

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