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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,649.49, 844,048.35 and 183,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,649.49, 844,048.35 and 183,437.06 is: 275,179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,649.49 : 844,048.35 = 183,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,649.49/844,048.35 = 183,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,649.49x = 844,048.35 × 183,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,649.49x = 154,829,743,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,829,743,601.61/562,649.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,179.75

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