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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,644.29, 844,053.92 and 188,579.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,644.29, 844,053.92 and 188,579.81 is: 282,899.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,644.29 : 844,053.92 = 188,579.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,644.29/844,053.92 = 188,579.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,644.29x = 844,053.92 × 188,579.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,644.29x = 159,171,529,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,171,529,737.77/562,644.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,899.04

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