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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,936.23, 847,460.15 and 185,703.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,936.23, 847,460.15 and 185,703.14 is: 278,573.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,936.23 : 847,460.15 = 185,703.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,936.23/847,460.15 = 185,703.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,936.23x = 847,460.15 × 185,703.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,936.23x = 157,376,010,879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,376,010,879.87/564,936.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,573.05

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