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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,983, 832,605.72 and 181,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,983, 832,605.72 and 181,006 is: 271,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,983 : 832,605.72 = 181,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,983/832,605.72 = 181,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,983x = 832,605.72 × 181,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,983x = 150,706,630,954.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,706,630,954.32/554,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,551.80

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