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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,871.63, 983,807.44 and 182,569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,871.63, 983,807.44 and 182,569.32 is: 273,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,871.63 : 983,807.44 = 182,569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,871.63/983,807.44 = 182,569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,871.63x = 983,807.44 × 182,569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,871.63x = 179,613,054,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,613,054,875.32/655,871.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,853.98

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