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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,973, 836,959.91 and 183,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,973, 836,959.91 and 183,996 is: 275,994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,973 : 836,959.91 = 183,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,973/836,959.91 = 183,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,973x = 836,959.91 × 183,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,973x = 153,997,274,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,997,274,680.38/557,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,994.13

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