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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,248.83, 844,858.67 and 189,271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,248.83, 844,858.67 and 189,271.83 is: 283,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,248.83 : 844,858.67 = 189,271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,248.83/844,858.67 = 189,271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,248.83x = 844,858.67 × 189,271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,248.83x = 159,907,945,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,907,945,615.91/563,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,902.85

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