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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,509.78, 848,084.58 and 186,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,509.78, 848,084.58 and 186,359.76 is: 279,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,509.78 : 848,084.58 = 186,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,509.78/848,084.58 = 186,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,509.78x = 848,084.58 × 186,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,509.78x = 158,048,838,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,048,838,788.50/565,509.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,480.29

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