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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,473.58, 873,709.74 and 183,149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,473.58, 873,709.74 and 183,149.22 is: 274,723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,473.58 : 873,709.74 = 183,149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,473.58/873,709.74 = 183,149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,473.58x = 873,709.74 × 183,149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,473.58x = 160,019,257,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,019,257,387.40/582,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,723.63

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