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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,619.36, 814,045.77 and 182,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,619.36, 814,045.77 and 182,826 is: 274,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,619.36 : 814,045.77 = 182,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,619.36/814,045.77 = 182,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,619.36x = 814,045.77 × 182,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,619.36x = 148,828,731,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,828,731,946.02/542,619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,278.33

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