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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,847.69, 874,194.98 and 183,490.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,847.69, 874,194.98 and 183,490.55 is: 275,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,847.69 : 874,194.98 = 183,490.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,847.69/874,194.98 = 183,490.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,847.69x = 874,194.98 × 183,490.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,847.69x = 160,406,517,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,406,517,687.44/582,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,211.73

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