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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,909.68, 874,395.72 and 183,581.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,909.68, 874,395.72 and 183,581.55 is: 275,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,909.68 : 874,395.72 = 183,581.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,909.68/874,395.72 = 183,581.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,909.68x = 874,395.72 × 183,581.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,909.68x = 160,522,921,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,522,921,590.97/582,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,382.15

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