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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,607.73, 848,231.28 and 186,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,607.73, 848,231.28 and 186,457.80 is: 279,627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,607.73 : 848,231.28 = 186,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,607.73/848,231.28 = 186,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,607.73x = 848,231.28 × 186,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,607.73x = 158,159,338,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,159,338,359.98/565,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,627.26

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