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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,919.96, 844,467.41 and 189,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,919.96, 844,467.41 and 189,030.44 is: 283,575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,919.96 : 844,467.41 = 189,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,919.96/844,467.41 = 189,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,919.96x = 844,467.41 × 189,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,919.96x = 159,630,041,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,630,041,619.34/562,919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,575.03

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