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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,131.98, 844,519.14 and 183,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,131.98, 844,519.14 and 183,966.30 is: 275,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,131.98 : 844,519.14 = 183,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,131.98/844,519.14 = 183,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,131.98x = 844,519.14 × 183,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,131.98x = 155,363,061,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,363,061,464.98/563,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,891.03

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