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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,355.82, 873,571.40 and 183,013.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,355.82, 873,571.40 and 183,013.27 is: 274,531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,355.82 : 873,571.40 = 183,013.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,355.82/873,571.40 = 183,013.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,355.82x = 873,571.40 × 183,013.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,355.82x = 159,875,158,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,875,158,492.48/582,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,531.74

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