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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,332.30, 834,389.10 and 182,355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,332.30, 834,389.10 and 182,355.30 is: 273,497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,332.30 : 834,389.10 = 182,355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,332.30/834,389.10 = 182,355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,332.30x = 834,389.10 × 182,355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,332.30x = 152,155,274,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,155,274,647.23/556,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,497.11

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