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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,380.54, 848,195.87 and 186,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,380.54, 848,195.87 and 186,285.96 is: 279,470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,380.54 : 848,195.87 = 186,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,380.54/848,195.87 = 186,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,380.54x = 848,195.87 × 186,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,380.54x = 158,006,980,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,006,980,979.56/565,380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,470.14

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