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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,656.52, 844,058.88 and 183,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,656.52, 844,058.88 and 183,444.04 is: 275,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,656.52 : 844,058.88 = 183,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,656.52/844,058.88 = 183,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,656.52x = 844,058.88 × 183,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,656.52x = 154,837,570,945.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,837,570,945.08/562,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,190.22

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