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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,705.74, 844,128 and 183,525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,705.74, 844,128 and 183,525.08 is: 275,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,705.74 : 844,128 = 183,525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,705.74/844,128 = 183,525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,705.74x = 844,128 × 183,525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,705.74x = 154,918,654,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,918,654,509.60/562,705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,310.24

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