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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,246.83, 844,855.66 and 189,269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,246.83, 844,855.66 and 189,269.83 is: 283,899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,246.83 : 844,855.66 = 189,269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,246.83/844,855.66 = 189,269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,246.83x = 844,855.66 × 189,269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,246.83x = 159,905,687,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,905,687,142.74/563,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,899.84

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