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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,011, 834,023.79 and 182,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,011, 834,023.79 and 182,034 is: 273,053.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,011 : 834,023.79 = 182,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,011/834,023.79 = 182,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,011x = 834,023.79 × 182,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,011x = 151,820,686,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,820,686,588.86/556,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,053.39

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