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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,225.88, 843,426.50 and 183,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,225.88, 843,426.50 and 183,057.08 is: 274,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,225.88 : 843,426.50 = 183,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,225.88/843,426.50 = 183,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,225.88x = 843,426.50 × 183,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,225.88x = 154,395,187,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,395,187,152.20/562,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,614.16

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