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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,223.01, 843,333.86 and 183,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,223.01, 843,333.86 and 183,143.13 is: 274,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,223.01 : 843,333.86 = 183,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,223.01/843,333.86 = 183,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,223.01x = 843,333.86 × 183,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,223.01x = 154,450,802,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,450,802,755.38/562,223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,714.48

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