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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,651.52, 814,093.76 and 182,857.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,651.52, 814,093.76 and 182,857.92 is: 274,326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,651.52 : 814,093.76 = 182,857.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,651.52/814,093.76 = 182,857.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,651.52x = 814,093.76 × 182,857.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,651.52x = 148,863,491,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,863,491,638.58/542,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,326.13

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