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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,477.72, 843,804.34 and 183,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,477.72, 843,804.34 and 183,310.24 is: 274,993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,477.72 : 843,804.34 = 183,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,477.72/843,804.34 = 183,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,477.72x = 843,804.34 × 183,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,477.72x = 154,677,976,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,677,976,078.44/562,477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,993.96

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