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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,664.19, 846,816.62 and 185,496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,664.19, 846,816.62 and 185,496.93 is: 278,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,664.19 : 846,816.62 = 185,496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,664.19/846,816.62 = 185,496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,664.19x = 846,816.62 × 185,496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,664.19x = 157,081,882,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,081,882,355.49/564,664.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,186.37

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