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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,924.24, 844,473.83 and 189,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,924.24, 844,473.83 and 189,034.72 is: 283,581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,924.24 : 844,473.83 = 189,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,924.24/844,473.83 = 189,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,924.24x = 844,473.83 × 189,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,924.24x = 159,634,874,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,634,874,001.38/562,924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,581.45

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