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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,737.52, 848,632.86 and 186,691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,737.52, 848,632.86 and 186,691.40 is: 280,045.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,737.52 : 848,632.86 = 186,691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,737.52/848,632.86 = 186,691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,737.52x = 848,632.86 × 186,691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,737.52x = 158,432,451,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,432,451,542.78/565,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,045.86

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