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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,827.94, 874,238.67 and 183,497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,827.94, 874,238.67 and 183,497.94 is: 275,245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,827.94 : 874,238.67 = 183,497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,827.94/874,238.67 = 183,497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,827.94x = 874,238.67 × 183,497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,827.94x = 160,420,995,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,420,995,013.34/582,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,245.89

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