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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,631.92, 846,769.44 and 185,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,631.92, 846,769.44 and 185,490.40 is: 278,176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,631.92 : 846,769.44 = 185,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,631.92/846,769.44 = 185,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,631.92x = 846,769.44 × 185,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,631.92x = 157,067,602,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,067,602,133.38/564,631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,176.98

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