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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,266.60, 834,399.90 and 182,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,266.60, 834,399.90 and 182,289.60 is: 273,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,266.60 : 834,399.90 = 182,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,266.60/834,399.90 = 182,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,266.60x = 834,399.90 × 182,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,266.60x = 152,102,424,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,102,424,011.04/556,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,434.40

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