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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,841.69, 848,867.48 and 186,788.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,841.69, 848,867.48 and 186,788.82 is: 280,217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,841.69 : 848,867.48 = 186,788.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,841.69/848,867.48 = 186,788.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,841.69x = 848,867.48 × 186,788.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,841.69x = 158,558,953,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,558,953,991.63/565,841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,217.87

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