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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,992.01, 847,612.86 and 185,897.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,992.01, 847,612.86 and 185,897.43 is: 278,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,992.01 : 847,612.86 = 185,897.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,992.01/847,612.86 = 185,897.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,992.01x = 847,612.86 × 185,897.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,992.01x = 157,569,051,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,569,051,611.83/564,992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,887.22

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