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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,410.32, 843,703.46 and 183,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,410.32, 843,703.46 and 183,243.04 is: 274,893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,410.32 : 843,703.46 = 183,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,410.32/843,703.46 = 183,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,410.32x = 843,703.46 × 183,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,410.32x = 154,602,781,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,602,781,734.19/562,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,893.22

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