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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,244.08, 844,851.54 and 189,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,244.08, 844,851.54 and 189,267.08 is: 283,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,244.08 : 844,851.54 = 189,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,244.08/844,851.54 = 189,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,244.08x = 844,851.54 × 189,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,244.08x = 159,902,584,009.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,902,584,009.30/563,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,895.72

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