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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,329.77, 843,408.06 and 183,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,329.77, 843,408.06 and 183,249.59 is: 274,846.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,329.77 : 843,408.06 = 183,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,329.77/843,408.06 = 183,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,329.77x = 843,408.06 × 183,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,329.77x = 154,554,181,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,554,181,197.70/562,329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,846.17

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