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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,984.83, 844,300.67 and 183,819.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,984.83, 844,300.67 and 183,819.17 is: 275,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,984.83 : 844,300.67 = 183,819.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,984.83/844,300.67 = 183,819.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,984.83x = 844,300.67 × 183,819.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,984.83x = 155,198,649,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,198,649,581.50/562,984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,671.10

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