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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,683.34, 842,604.57 and 182,482.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,683.34, 842,604.57 and 182,482.74 is: 273,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,683.34 : 842,604.57 = 182,482.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,683.34/842,604.57 = 182,482.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,683.34x = 842,604.57 × 182,482.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,683.34x = 153,760,790,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,760,790,670.12/561,683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,749.96

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