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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,416.33, 848,229.56 and 186,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,416.33, 848,229.56 and 186,363.66 is: 279,580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,416.33 : 848,229.56 = 186,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,416.33/848,229.56 = 186,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,416.33x = 848,229.56 × 186,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,416.33x = 158,079,165,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,079,165,321.79/565,416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,580.12

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