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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,822.25, 813,996.78 and 182,926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,822.25, 813,996.78 and 182,926.02 is: 274,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,822.25 : 813,996.78 = 182,926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,822.25/813,996.78 = 182,926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,822.25x = 813,996.78 × 182,926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,822.25x = 148,901,191,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,901,191,258.22/542,822.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,309.30

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