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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,969.58, 872,991.26 and 182,626.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,969.58, 872,991.26 and 182,626.11 is: 273,950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,969.58 : 872,991.26 = 182,626.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,969.58/872,991.26 = 182,626.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,969.58x = 872,991.26 × 182,626.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,969.58x = 159,430,997,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,430,997,877.80/581,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,950.74

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