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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,660.50, 844,064.86 and 183,448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,660.50, 844,064.86 and 183,448.06 is: 275,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,660.50 : 844,064.86 = 183,448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,660.50/844,064.86 = 183,448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,660.50x = 844,064.86 × 183,448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,660.50x = 154,842,061,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,842,061,081.17/562,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,196.25

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