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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,607.59, 872,411.68 and 182,279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,607.59, 872,411.68 and 182,279.45 is: 273,419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,607.59 : 872,411.68 = 182,279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,607.59/872,411.68 = 182,279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,607.59x = 872,411.68 × 182,279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,607.59x = 159,022,722,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,022,722,929.31/581,607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,419.27

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