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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,972.31, 874,375.44 and 183,602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,972.31, 874,375.44 and 183,602.71 is: 275,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,972.31 : 874,375.44 = 183,602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,972.31/874,375.44 = 183,602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,972.31x = 874,375.44 × 183,602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,972.31x = 160,537,700,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,537,700,341.44/582,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,377.92

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