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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,962.14, 845,605.28 and 179,544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,962.14, 845,605.28 and 179,544.86 is: 269,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,962.14 : 845,605.28 = 179,544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,962.14/845,605.28 = 179,544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,962.14x = 845,605.28 × 179,544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,962.14x = 151,824,077,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,824,077,833.70/563,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,209.70

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