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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,419.83, 848,234.84 and 186,367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,419.83, 848,234.84 and 186,367.16 is: 279,585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,419.83 : 848,234.84 = 186,367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,419.83/848,234.84 = 186,367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,419.83x = 848,234.84 × 186,367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,419.83x = 158,083,119,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,083,119,332.61/565,419.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,585.38

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