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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,246.58, 844,855.29 and 189,269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,246.58, 844,855.29 and 189,269.58 is: 283,899.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,246.58 : 844,855.29 = 189,269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,246.58/844,855.29 = 189,269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,246.58x = 844,855.29 × 189,269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,246.58x = 159,905,405,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,905,405,899.08/563,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,899.47

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