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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,409.31, 843,701.96 and 183,242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,409.31, 843,701.96 and 183,242.04 is: 274,891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,409.31 : 843,701.96 = 183,242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,409.31/843,701.96 = 183,242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,409.31x = 843,701.96 × 183,242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,409.31x = 154,601,668,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,601,668,302.40/562,409.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,891.73

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