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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,892.56, 844,385.31 and 183,804.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,892.56, 844,385.31 and 183,804.86 is: 275,722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,892.56 : 844,385.31 = 183,804.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,892.56/844,385.31 = 183,804.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,892.56x = 844,385.31 × 183,804.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,892.56x = 155,202,125,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,202,125,801.57/562,892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,722.47

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