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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,248.96, 844,858.84 and 189,271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,248.96, 844,858.84 and 189,271.96 is: 283,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,248.96 : 844,858.84 = 189,271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,248.96/844,858.84 = 189,271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,248.96x = 844,858.84 × 189,271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,248.96x = 159,908,088,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,908,088,570.13/563,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,903.03

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