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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,718.07, 873,994.06 and 183,348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,718.07, 873,994.06 and 183,348.47 is: 274,996.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,718.07 : 873,994.06 = 183,348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,718.07/873,994.06 = 183,348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,718.07x = 873,994.06 × 183,348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,718.07x = 160,245,468,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,245,468,403.38/582,718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,996.57

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