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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,607.96, 872,412.24 and 182,279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,607.96, 872,412.24 and 182,279.84 is: 273,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,607.96 : 872,412.24 = 182,279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,607.96/872,412.24 = 182,279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,607.96x = 872,412.24 × 182,279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,607.96x = 159,023,159,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,023,159,842.73/581,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,419.85

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