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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,872.08, 847,267.10 and 185,788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,872.08, 847,267.10 and 185,788.44 is: 278,669.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,872.08 : 847,267.10 = 185,788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,872.08/847,267.10 = 185,788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,872.08x = 847,267.10 × 185,788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,872.08x = 157,412,432,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,412,432,772.32/564,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,669.17

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