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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,069.68, 844,427.70 and 183,904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,069.68, 844,427.70 and 183,904.02 is: 275,798.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,069.68 : 844,427.70 = 183,904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,069.68/844,427.70 = 183,904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,069.68x = 844,427.70 × 183,904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,069.68x = 155,293,648,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,293,648,629.35/563,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,798.28

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