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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,655.52, 844,057.38 and 183,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,655.52, 844,057.38 and 183,443.04 is: 275,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,655.52 : 844,057.38 = 183,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,655.52/844,057.38 = 183,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,655.52x = 844,057.38 × 183,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,655.52x = 154,836,451,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,836,451,721.64/562,655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,188.72

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