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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,274.61, 848,028.74 and 186,218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,274.61, 848,028.74 and 186,218.37 is: 279,366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,274.61 : 848,028.74 = 186,218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,274.61/848,028.74 = 186,218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,274.61x = 848,028.74 × 186,218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,274.61x = 157,918,528,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,918,528,744.86/565,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,366.04

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