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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,711.49, 844,201.51 and 183,632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,711.49, 844,201.51 and 183,632.93 is: 275,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,711.49 : 844,201.51 = 183,632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,711.49/844,201.51 = 183,632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,711.49x = 844,201.51 × 183,632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,711.49x = 155,023,200,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,023,200,026.02/562,711.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,493.22

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