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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,969.31, 844,541.42 and 189,079.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,969.31, 844,541.42 and 189,079.79 is: 283,649.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,969.31 : 844,541.42 = 189,079.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,969.31/844,541.42 = 189,079.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,969.31x = 844,541.42 × 189,079.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,969.31x = 159,685,709,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,685,709,171.80/562,969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,649.05

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