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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,183.78, 873,312.72 and 182,840.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,183.78, 873,312.72 and 182,840.31 is: 274,272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,183.78 : 873,312.72 = 182,840.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,183.78/873,312.72 = 182,840.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,183.78x = 873,312.72 × 182,840.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,183.78x = 159,676,768,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,676,768,451.74/582,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,272.10

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