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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,716.88, 844,209.58 and 183,638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,716.88, 844,209.58 and 183,638.32 is: 275,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,716.88 : 844,209.58 = 183,638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,716.88/844,209.58 = 183,638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,716.88x = 844,209.58 × 183,638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,716.88x = 155,029,228,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,029,228,999.11/562,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,501.29

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