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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,847, 836,901.72 and 183,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,847, 836,901.72 and 183,870 is: 275,848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,847 : 836,901.72 = 183,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,847/836,901.72 = 183,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,847x = 836,901.72 × 183,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,847x = 153,881,119,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,881,119,256.40/557,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,848.25

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