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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,643.87, 844,017.44 and 183,467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,643.87, 844,017.44 and 183,467.30 is: 275,217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,643.87 : 844,017.44 = 183,467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,643.87/844,017.44 = 183,467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,643.87x = 844,017.44 × 183,467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,643.87x = 154,849,595,732.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,849,595,732.29/562,643.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,217.78

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