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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,993, 833,996.82 and 182,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,993, 833,996.82 and 182,016 is: 273,026.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,993 : 833,996.82 = 182,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,993/833,996.82 = 182,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,993x = 833,996.82 × 182,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,993x = 151,800,765,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,800,765,189.12/555,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,026.40

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