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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,762.04, 814,119.51 and 182,909.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,762.04, 814,119.51 and 182,909.10 is: 274,355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,762.04 : 814,119.51 = 182,909.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,762.04/814,119.51 = 182,909.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,762.04x = 814,119.51 × 182,909.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,762.04x = 148,909,866,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,909,866,866.54/542,762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,355.71

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