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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,069.67, 847,511.34 and 185,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,069.67, 847,511.34 and 185,995.34 is: 278,962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,069.67 : 847,511.34 = 185,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,069.67/847,511.34 = 185,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,069.67x = 847,511.34 × 185,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,069.67x = 157,633,155,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,633,155,599.60/565,069.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,962.34

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