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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,368.31, 846,681.39 and 185,321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,368.31, 846,681.39 and 185,321.25 is: 278,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,368.31 : 846,681.39 = 185,321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,368.31/846,681.39 = 185,321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,368.31x = 846,681.39 × 185,321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,368.31x = 156,908,053,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,908,053,546.54/564,368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,024.21

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