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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,657.02, 844,059.63 and 183,444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,657.02, 844,059.63 and 183,444.54 is: 275,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,657.02 : 844,059.63 = 183,444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,657.02/844,059.63 = 183,444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,657.02x = 844,059.63 × 183,444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,657.02x = 154,838,130,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,838,130,557.92/562,657.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,190.97

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