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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,561.88, 843,930.72 and 183,394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,561.88, 843,930.72 and 183,394.62 is: 275,120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,561.88 : 843,930.72 = 183,394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,561.88/843,930.72 = 183,394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,561.88x = 843,930.72 × 183,394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,561.88x = 154,772,353,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,772,353,700.73/562,561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,120.59

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