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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,969.69, 872,991.44 and 182,626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,969.69, 872,991.44 and 182,626.22 is: 273,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,969.69 : 872,991.44 = 182,626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,969.69/872,991.44 = 182,626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,969.69x = 872,991.44 × 182,626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,969.69x = 159,431,126,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,431,126,779.56/581,969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,950.91

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