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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,928.30, 814,285.59 and 183,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,928.30, 814,285.59 and 183,064.14 is: 274,560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,928.30 : 814,285.59 = 183,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,928.30/814,285.59 = 183,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,928.30x = 814,285.59 × 183,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,928.30x = 149,066,491,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,066,491,247.74/542,928.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,560.18

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