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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,555.97, 846,655.54 and 185,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,555.97, 846,655.54 and 185,414.24 is: 278,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,555.97 : 846,655.54 = 185,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,555.97/846,655.54 = 185,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,555.97x = 846,655.54 × 185,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,555.97x = 156,981,993,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,981,993,490.89/564,555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,062.76

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