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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,486.72, 873,846.72 and 183,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,486.72, 873,846.72 and 183,228 is: 274,878.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,486.72 : 873,846.72 = 183,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,486.72/873,846.72 = 183,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,486.72x = 873,846.72 × 183,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,486.72x = 160,113,186,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,113,186,812.16/582,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,878.69

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