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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,480.72, 873,837.72 and 183,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,480.72, 873,837.72 and 183,222 is: 274,869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,480.72 : 873,837.72 = 183,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,480.72/873,837.72 = 183,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,480.72x = 873,837.72 × 183,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,480.72x = 160,106,294,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,106,294,733.84/582,480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,869.69

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