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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,359.22, 873,543.69 and 182,991.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,359.22, 873,543.69 and 182,991.15 is: 274,488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,359.22 : 873,543.69 = 182,991.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,359.22/873,543.69 = 182,991.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,359.22x = 873,543.69 × 182,991.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,359.22x = 159,850,764,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,850,764,408.34/582,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,488.25

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