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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,913.72, 844,422.50 and 183,836.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,913.72, 844,422.50 and 183,836.43 is: 275,771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,913.72 : 844,422.50 = 183,836.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,913.72/844,422.50 = 183,836.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,913.72x = 844,422.50 × 183,836.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,913.72x = 155,235,620,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,235,620,129.16/562,913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,771.61

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