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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,103.59, 846,182.73 and 184,990.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,103.59, 846,182.73 and 184,990.79 is: 277,495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,103.59 : 846,182.73 = 184,990.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,103.59/846,182.73 = 184,990.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,103.59x = 846,182.73 × 184,990.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,103.59x = 156,536,007,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,536,007,476.14/564,103.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,495.14

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