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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,206.83, 841,591.89 and 182,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,206.83, 841,591.89 and 182,035.87 is: 272,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,206.83 : 841,591.89 = 182,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,206.83/841,591.89 = 182,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,206.83x = 841,591.89 × 182,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,206.83x = 153,199,911,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,199,911,881.09/561,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,982.98

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