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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,226.63, 843,427.62 and 183,057.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,226.63, 843,427.62 and 183,057.84 is: 274,615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,226.63 : 843,427.62 = 183,057.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,226.63/843,427.62 = 183,057.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,226.63x = 843,427.62 × 183,057.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,226.63x = 154,396,038,313.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,396,038,313.54/562,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,615.31

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