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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,661.74, 844,066.73 and 183,449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,661.74, 844,066.73 and 183,449.31 is: 275,198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,661.74 : 844,066.73 = 183,449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,661.74/844,066.73 = 183,449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,661.74x = 844,066.73 × 183,449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,661.74x = 154,843,459,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,843,459,212.46/562,661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,198.13

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