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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,645.16, 843,994.98 and 183,565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,645.16, 843,994.98 and 183,565.16 is: 275,356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,645.16 : 843,994.98 = 183,565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,645.16/843,994.98 = 183,565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,645.16x = 843,994.98 × 183,565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,645.16x = 154,928,073,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,928,073,542.90/562,645.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,356.63

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