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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,408.31, 843,700.46 and 183,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,408.31, 843,700.46 and 183,241.04 is: 274,890.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,408.31 : 843,700.46 = 183,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,408.31/843,700.46 = 183,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,408.31x = 843,700.46 × 183,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,408.31x = 154,600,544,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,600,544,604.17/562,408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,890.22

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