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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,873.52, 814,203.12 and 183,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,873.52, 814,203.12 and 183,008.76 is: 274,477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,873.52 : 814,203.12 = 183,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,873.52/814,203.12 = 183,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,873.52x = 814,203.12 × 183,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,873.52x = 149,006,303,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,006,303,379.33/542,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,477.02

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