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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,682.36, 844,023.54 and 188,704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,682.36, 844,023.54 and 188,704.28 is: 283,056.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,682.36 : 844,023.54 = 188,704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,682.36/844,023.54 = 188,704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,682.36x = 844,023.54 × 188,704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,682.36x = 159,270,854,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,270,854,418.75/562,682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,056.42

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