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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,790.12, 844,319.36 and 183,711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,790.12, 844,319.36 and 183,711.26 is: 275,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,790.12 : 844,319.36 = 183,711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,790.12/844,319.36 = 183,711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,790.12x = 844,319.36 × 183,711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,790.12x = 155,110,973,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,110,973,467.99/562,790.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,610.69

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