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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,684.36, 844,026.54 and 188,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,684.36, 844,026.54 and 188,706.28 is: 283,059.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,684.36 : 844,026.54 = 188,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,684.36/844,026.54 = 188,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,684.36x = 844,026.54 × 188,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,684.36x = 159,273,108,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,273,108,584.67/562,684.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,059.42

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