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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,139.27, 846,236.24 and 185,026.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,139.27, 846,236.24 and 185,026.46 is: 277,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,139.27 : 846,236.24 = 185,026.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,139.27/846,236.24 = 185,026.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,139.27x = 846,236.24 × 185,026.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,139.27x = 156,576,095,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,576,095,810.91/564,139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,548.66

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