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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,184.96, 844,903.52 and 189,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,184.96, 844,903.52 and 189,197.76 is: 283,839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,184.96 : 844,903.52 = 189,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,184.96/844,903.52 = 189,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,184.96x = 844,903.52 × 189,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,184.96x = 159,853,853,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,853,853,400.12/563,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,839.00

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