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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,549, 938,496.30 and 182,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,549, 938,496.30 and 182,317 is: 273,525.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,549 : 938,496.30 = 182,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,549/938,496.30 = 182,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,549x = 938,496.30 × 182,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,549x = 171,103,829,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,103,829,927.10/625,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,525.86

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