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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,969.72, 872,991.46 and 182,626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,969.72, 872,991.46 and 182,626.25 is: 273,950.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,969.72 : 872,991.46 = 182,626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,969.72/872,991.46 = 182,626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,969.72x = 872,991.46 × 182,626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,969.72x = 159,431,152,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,431,152,256.87/581,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,950.94

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