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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,062.26, 948,121.08 and 182,828.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,062.26, 948,121.08 and 182,828.55 is: 274,250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,062.26 : 948,121.08 = 182,828.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,062.26/948,121.08 = 182,828.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,062.26x = 948,121.08 × 182,828.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,062.26x = 173,343,602,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,343,602,280.83/632,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,250.83

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