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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,908.26, 845,582.43 and 179,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,908.26, 845,582.43 and 179,607 is: 269,321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,908.26 : 845,582.43 = 179,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,908.26/845,582.43 = 179,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,908.26x = 845,582.43 × 179,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,908.26x = 151,872,523,505.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,872,523,505.01/563,908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,321.33

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