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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,246.19, 845,773.93 and 185,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,246.19, 845,773.93 and 185,067.78 is: 277,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,246.19 : 845,773.93 = 185,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,246.19/845,773.93 = 185,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,246.19x = 845,773.93 × 185,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,246.19x = 156,525,503,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,525,503,606.98/564,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,406.40

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