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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,614.23, 848,241.03 and 186,464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,614.23, 848,241.03 and 186,464.30 is: 279,637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,614.23 : 848,241.03 = 186,464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,614.23/848,241.03 = 186,464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,614.23x = 848,241.03 × 186,464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,614.23x = 158,166,669,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,166,669,890.23/565,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,637.01

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