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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,712.96, 844,195.84 and 188,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,712.96, 844,195.84 and 188,726.40 is: 283,131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,712.96 : 844,195.84 = 188,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,712.96/844,195.84 = 188,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,712.96x = 844,195.84 × 188,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,712.96x = 159,322,041,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,322,041,778.18/562,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,131.99

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