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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,473.22, 873,709.08 and 183,148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,473.22, 873,709.08 and 183,148.92 is: 274,723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,473.22 : 873,709.08 = 183,148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,473.22/873,709.08 = 183,148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,473.22x = 873,709.08 × 183,148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,473.22x = 160,018,874,396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,018,874,396.19/582,473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,723.14

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