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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,800.63, 847,228.19 and 185,712.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,800.63, 847,228.19 and 185,712.97 is: 278,578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,800.63 : 847,228.19 = 185,712.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,800.63/847,228.19 = 185,712.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,800.63x = 847,228.19 × 185,712.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,800.63x = 157,341,258,267.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,341,258,267.92/564,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,578.41

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