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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,905.42, 874,389.35 and 183,577.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,905.42, 874,389.35 and 183,577.31 is: 275,375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,905.42 : 874,389.35 = 183,577.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,905.42/874,389.35 = 183,577.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,905.42x = 874,389.35 × 183,577.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,905.42x = 160,518,044,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,518,044,765.65/582,905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,375.80

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