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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,522.18, 846,604.82 and 185,380.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,522.18, 846,604.82 and 185,380.41 is: 278,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,522.18 : 846,604.82 = 185,380.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,522.18/846,604.82 = 185,380.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,522.18x = 846,604.82 × 185,380.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,522.18x = 156,943,947,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,943,947,712.67/564,522.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,012.01

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