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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,435.38, 843,740.96 and 183,268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,435.38, 843,740.96 and 183,268.17 is: 274,930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,435.38 : 843,740.96 = 183,268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,435.38/843,740.96 = 183,268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,435.38x = 843,740.96 × 183,268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,435.38x = 154,630,860,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,630,860,776.90/562,435.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,930.89

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