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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,838.84, 848,863.16 and 186,785.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,838.84, 848,863.16 and 186,785.98 is: 280,213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,838.84 : 848,863.16 = 186,785.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,838.84/848,863.16 = 186,785.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,838.84x = 848,863.16 × 186,785.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,838.84x = 158,555,737,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,555,737,226.50/565,838.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,213.60

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