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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,918.61, 844,465.40 and 189,029.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,918.61, 844,465.40 and 189,029.09 is: 283,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,918.61 : 844,465.40 = 189,029.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,918.61/844,465.40 = 189,029.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,918.61x = 844,465.40 × 189,029.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,918.61x = 159,628,525,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,628,525,153.34/562,918.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,573.01

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