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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,635.24, 848,272.52 and 186,485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,635.24, 848,272.52 and 186,485.30 is: 279,668.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,635.24 : 848,272.52 = 186,485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,635.24/848,272.52 = 186,485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,635.24x = 848,272.52 × 186,485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,635.24x = 158,190,355,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,190,355,373.96/565,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,668.49

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