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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,449, 873,672.78 and 183,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,449, 873,672.78 and 183,124.64 is: 274,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,449 : 873,672.78 = 183,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,449/873,672.78 = 183,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,449x = 873,672.78 × 183,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,449x = 159,991,013,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,991,013,315.30/582,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,686.73

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