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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,289.87, 846,256.99 and 185,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,289.87, 846,256.99 and 185,122.24 is: 277,625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,289.87 : 846,256.99 = 185,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,289.87/846,256.99 = 185,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,289.87x = 846,256.99 × 185,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,289.87x = 156,660,992,653.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,660,992,653.97/564,289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,625.03

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