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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,844.01, 848,870.91 and 186,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,844.01, 848,870.91 and 186,791.10 is: 280,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,844.01 : 848,870.91 = 186,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,844.01/848,870.91 = 186,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,844.01x = 848,870.91 × 186,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,844.01x = 158,561,531,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,561,531,036.90/565,844.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,221.28

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