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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,772, 865,158 and 182,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,772, 865,158 and 182,788 is: 274,182

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,772 : 865,158 = 182,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,772/865,158 = 182,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,772x = 865,158 × 182,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,772x = 158,140,500,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,140,500,504/576,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,182

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