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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,645.98, 844,056.45 and 188,581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,645.98, 844,056.45 and 188,581.50 is: 282,901.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,645.98 : 844,056.45 = 188,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,645.98/844,056.45 = 188,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,645.98x = 844,056.45 × 188,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,645.98x = 159,173,431,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,173,431,425.68/562,645.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,901.57

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