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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,541.26, 846,633.52 and 185,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,541.26, 846,633.52 and 185,399.52 is: 278,040.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,541.26 : 846,633.52 = 185,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,541.26/846,633.52 = 185,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,541.26x = 846,633.52 × 185,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,541.26x = 156,965,451,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,965,451,381.38/564,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,040.71

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