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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,737.40, 848,632.67 and 186,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,737.40, 848,632.67 and 186,691.26 is: 280,045.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,737.40 : 848,632.67 = 186,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,737.40/848,632.67 = 186,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,737.40x = 848,632.67 × 186,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,737.40x = 158,432,302,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,432,302,906.19/565,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,045.66

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