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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,665.49, 844,072.35 and 183,453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,665.49, 844,072.35 and 183,453.07 is: 275,203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,665.49 : 844,072.35 = 183,453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,665.49/844,072.35 = 183,453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,665.49x = 844,072.35 × 183,453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,665.49x = 154,847,663,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,847,663,909.62/562,665.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,203.77

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