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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,620.15, 814,046.87 and 182,826.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,620.15, 814,046.87 and 182,826.75 is: 274,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,620.15 : 814,046.87 = 182,826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,620.15/814,046.87 = 182,826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,620.15x = 814,046.87 × 182,826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,620.15x = 148,829,542,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,829,542,675.64/542,620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,279.43

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