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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,554.97, 846,654.04 and 185,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,554.97, 846,654.04 and 185,413.24 is: 278,061.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,554.97 : 846,654.04 = 185,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,554.97/846,654.04 = 185,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,554.97x = 846,654.04 × 185,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,554.97x = 156,980,865,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,980,865,764.62/564,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,061.26

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