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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,982, 832,604.22 and 181,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,982, 832,604.22 and 181,005 is: 271,550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,982 : 832,604.22 = 181,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,982/832,604.22 = 181,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,982x = 832,604.22 × 181,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,982x = 150,705,526,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,705,526,841.10/554,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,550.30

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