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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,325.66, 843,401.82 and 183,245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,325.66, 843,401.82 and 183,245.42 is: 274,839.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,325.66 : 843,401.82 = 183,245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,325.66/843,401.82 = 183,245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,325.66x = 843,401.82 × 183,245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,325.66x = 154,549,522,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,549,522,499.58/562,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,839.89

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