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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,428.83, 848,248.34 and 186,376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,428.83, 848,248.34 and 186,376.19 is: 279,598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,428.83 : 848,248.34 = 186,376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,428.83/848,248.34 = 186,376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,428.83x = 848,248.34 × 186,376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,428.83x = 158,093,288,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,093,288,609.90/565,428.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,598.92

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