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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,662.74, 844,068.23 and 183,450.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,662.74, 844,068.23 and 183,450.31 is: 275,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,662.74 : 844,068.23 = 183,450.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,662.74/844,068.23 = 183,450.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,662.74x = 844,068.23 × 183,450.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,662.74x = 154,844,578,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,844,578,454.65/562,662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,199.63

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