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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,613.59, 814,037.01 and 182,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,613.59, 814,037.01 and 182,820.20 is: 274,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,613.59 : 814,037.01 = 182,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,613.59/814,037.01 = 182,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,613.59x = 814,037.01 × 182,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,613.59x = 148,822,404,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,822,404,905.42/542,613.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,269.59

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