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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,718.53, 844,166.03 and 183,551.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,718.53, 844,166.03 and 183,551.73 is: 275,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,718.53 : 844,166.03 = 183,551.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,718.53/844,166.03 = 183,551.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,718.53x = 844,166.03 × 183,551.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,718.53x = 154,948,135,213.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,948,135,213.73/562,718.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,356.38

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