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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,062.14, 889,252.20 and 182,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,062.14, 889,252.20 and 182,625 is: 273,832.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,062.14 : 889,252.20 = 182,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,062.14/889,252.20 = 182,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,062.14x = 889,252.20 × 182,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,062.14x = 162,399,683,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,399,683,025/593,062.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,832.49

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