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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,921.02, 874,412.58 and 183,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,921.02, 874,412.58 and 183,593 is: 275,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,921.02 : 874,412.58 = 183,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,921.02/874,412.58 = 183,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,921.02x = 874,412.58 × 183,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,921.02x = 160,536,028,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,536,028,799.94/582,921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,399.28

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