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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,084.11, 846,043.07 and 185,044.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,084.11, 846,043.07 and 185,044.89 is: 277,540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,084.11 : 846,043.07 = 185,044.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,084.11/846,043.07 = 185,044.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,084.11x = 846,043.07 × 185,044.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,084.11x = 156,555,945,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,555,945,898.19/564,084.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,540.08

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