Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,489.24, 873,733 and 183,165
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 582,489.24, 873,733 and 183,165 is: 274,747.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,489.24 : 873,733 = 183,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,489.24/873,733 = 183,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,489.24x = 873,733 × 183,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,489.24x = 160,037,304,945 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,037,304,945/582,489.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,747.23
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