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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,450, 873,674.28 and 183,125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,450, 873,674.28 and 183,125.64 is: 274,688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,450 : 873,674.28 = 183,125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,450/873,674.28 = 183,125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,450x = 873,674.28 × 183,125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,450x = 159,992,161,676.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,992,161,676.54/582,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,688.23

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