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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,886.98, 847,329.74 and 144,162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,886.98, 847,329.74 and 144,162.86 is: 216,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,886.98 : 847,329.74 = 144,162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,886.98/847,329.74 = 144,162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,886.98x = 847,329.74 × 144,162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,886.98x = 122,153,478,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,153,478,681.46/564,886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,244.10

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