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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,847.91, 848,876.76 and 186,795.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,847.91, 848,876.76 and 186,795.05 is: 280,227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,847.91 : 848,876.76 = 186,795.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,847.91/848,876.76 = 186,795.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,847.91x = 848,876.76 × 186,795.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,847.91x = 158,565,972,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,565,972,583.65/565,847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,227.19

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