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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,327.23, 843,592.34 and 183,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,327.23, 843,592.34 and 183,214.20 is: 274,854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,327.23 : 843,592.34 = 183,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,327.23/843,592.34 = 183,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,327.23x = 843,592.34 × 183,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,327.23x = 154,558,098,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,558,098,290.16/562,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,854.37

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