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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,687.54, 845,521.56 and 189,710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,687.54, 845,521.56 and 189,710.54 is: 284,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,687.54 : 845,521.56 = 189,710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,687.54/845,521.56 = 189,710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,687.54x = 845,521.56 × 189,710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,687.54x = 160,404,351,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,404,351,729.24/563,687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,562.53

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