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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,662, 844,067.10 and 183,449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,662, 844,067.10 and 183,449.56 is: 275,198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,662 : 844,067.10 = 183,449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,662/844,067.10 = 183,449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,662x = 844,067.10 × 183,449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,662x = 154,843,738,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,843,738,105.48/562,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,198.50

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