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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,615.73, 848,243.28 and 186,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,615.73, 848,243.28 and 186,465.80 is: 279,639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,615.73 : 848,243.28 = 186,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,615.73/848,243.28 = 186,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,615.73x = 848,243.28 × 186,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,615.73x = 158,168,361,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,168,361,799.82/565,615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,639.26

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