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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,919.02, 874,409.58 and 183,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,919.02, 874,409.58 and 183,591 is: 275,396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,919.02 : 874,409.58 = 183,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,919.02/874,409.58 = 183,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,919.02x = 874,409.58 × 183,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,919.02x = 160,533,729,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,533,729,201.78/582,919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,396.28

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