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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,961.76, 845,604.72 and 179,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,961.76, 845,604.72 and 179,544.48 is: 269,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,961.76 : 845,604.72 = 179,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,961.76/845,604.72 = 179,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,961.76x = 845,604.72 × 179,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,961.76x = 151,823,659,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,823,659,737.95/563,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,209.14

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