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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,031.65, 846,127.89 and 184,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,031.65, 846,127.89 and 184,982.04 is: 277,499.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,031.65 : 846,127.89 = 184,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,031.65/846,127.89 = 184,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,031.65x = 846,127.89 × 184,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,031.65x = 156,518,463,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,518,463,193.10/564,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,499.43

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