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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,743.46, 842,607 and 182,681.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,743.46, 842,607 and 182,681.64 is: 274,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,743.46 : 842,607 = 182,681.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,743.46/842,607 = 182,681.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,743.46x = 842,607 × 182,681.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,743.46x = 153,928,828,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,928,828,635.48/561,743.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,019.80

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