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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,933.54, 847,456.12 and 185,700.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,933.54, 847,456.12 and 185,700.45 is: 278,569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,933.54 : 847,456.12 = 185,700.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,933.54/847,456.12 = 185,700.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,933.54x = 847,456.12 × 185,700.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,933.54x = 157,372,981,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,372,981,482.40/564,933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,569.02

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