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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,243.08, 844,850.04 and 189,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,243.08, 844,850.04 and 189,266.08 is: 283,894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,243.08 : 844,850.04 = 189,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,243.08/844,850.04 = 189,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,243.08x = 844,850.04 × 189,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,243.08x = 159,901,455,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,901,455,258.64/563,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,894.22

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