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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,232.71, 843,348.40 and 183,152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,232.71, 843,348.40 and 183,152.82 is: 274,729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,232.71 : 843,348.40 = 183,152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,232.71/843,348.40 = 183,152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,232.71x = 843,348.40 × 183,152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,232.71x = 154,461,635,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,461,635,663.33/562,232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,729.01

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