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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,938.61, 844,495.42 and 189,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,938.61, 844,495.42 and 189,049.09 is: 283,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,938.61 : 844,495.42 = 189,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,938.61/844,495.42 = 189,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,938.61x = 844,495.42 × 189,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,938.61x = 159,651,090,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,651,090,014.20/562,938.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,603.02

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