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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,923.24, 844,472.33 and 189,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,923.24, 844,472.33 and 189,033.72 is: 283,579.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,923.24 : 844,472.33 = 189,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,923.24/844,472.33 = 189,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,923.24x = 844,472.33 × 189,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,923.24x = 159,633,745,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,633,745,031.80/562,923.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,579.95

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