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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,511.24, 873,766 and 183,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,511.24, 873,766 and 183,187 is: 274,780.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,511.24 : 873,766 = 183,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,511.24/873,766 = 183,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,511.24x = 873,766 × 183,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,511.24x = 160,062,572,242
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,062,572,242/582,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,780.23

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