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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,621.77, 814,049.30 and 182,828.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,621.77, 814,049.30 and 182,828.38 is: 274,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,621.77 : 814,049.30 = 182,828.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,621.77/814,049.30 = 182,828.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,621.77x = 814,049.30 × 182,828.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,621.77x = 148,831,310,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,831,310,688.89/542,621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,281.86

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