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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,973.31, 874,376.94 and 183,603.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,973.31, 874,376.94 and 183,603.71 is: 275,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,973.31 : 874,376.94 = 183,603.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,973.31/874,376.94 = 183,603.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,973.31x = 874,376.94 × 183,603.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,973.31x = 160,538,850,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,538,850,122.45/582,973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,379.42

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