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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,617.90, 814,043.48 and 182,824.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,617.90, 814,043.48 and 182,824.50 is: 274,276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,617.90 : 814,043.48 = 182,824.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,617.90/814,043.48 = 182,824.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,617.90x = 814,043.48 × 182,824.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,617.90x = 148,827,092,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,827,092,209.26/542,617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,276.05

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