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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,717.53, 844,164.53 and 183,550.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,717.53, 844,164.53 and 183,550.73 is: 275,354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,717.53 : 844,164.53 = 183,550.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,717.53/844,164.53 = 183,550.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,717.53x = 844,164.53 × 183,550.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,717.53x = 154,947,019,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,947,019,426.46/562,717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,354.88

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