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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,242.08, 844,848.54 and 189,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,242.08, 844,848.54 and 189,265.08 is: 283,892.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,242.08 : 844,848.54 = 189,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,242.08/844,848.54 = 189,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,242.08x = 844,848.54 × 189,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,242.08x = 159,900,326,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,900,326,510.98/563,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,892.72

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