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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,666.40, 846,819.78 and 185,499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,666.40, 846,819.78 and 185,499.13 is: 278,189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,666.40 : 846,819.78 = 185,499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,666.40/846,819.78 = 185,499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,666.40x = 846,819.78 × 185,499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,666.40x = 157,084,328,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,084,328,222.69/564,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,189.61

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