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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,735.76, 844,173 and 183,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,735.76, 844,173 and 183,555.12 is: 275,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,735.76 : 844,173 = 183,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,735.76/844,173 = 183,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,735.76x = 844,173 × 183,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,735.76x = 154,952,276,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,952,276,315.76/562,735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,355.30

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