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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,515.28, 848,092.83 and 186,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,515.28, 848,092.83 and 186,365.26 is: 279,488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,515.28 : 848,092.83 = 186,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,515.28/848,092.83 = 186,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,515.28x = 848,092.83 × 186,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,515.28x = 158,055,040,767.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,055,040,767.09/565,515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,488.54

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