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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,726.93, 813,515.82 and 182,554.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,726.93, 813,515.82 and 182,554.91 is: 273,639.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,726.93 : 813,515.82 = 182,554.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,726.93/813,515.82 = 182,554.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,726.93x = 813,515.82 × 182,554.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,726.93x = 148,511,303,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,511,303,236.10/542,726.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,639.09

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