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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,104.59, 846,184.23 and 184,991.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,104.59, 846,184.23 and 184,991.79 is: 277,496.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,104.59 : 846,184.23 = 184,991.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,104.59/846,184.23 = 184,991.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,104.59x = 846,184.23 × 184,991.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,104.59x = 156,537,135,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,537,135,377.47/564,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,496.65

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