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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,849.91, 848,879.76 and 186,797.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,849.91, 848,879.76 and 186,797.05 is: 280,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,849.91 : 848,879.76 = 186,797.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,849.91/848,879.76 = 186,797.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,849.91x = 848,879.76 × 186,797.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,849.91x = 158,568,234,972.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,568,234,972.71/565,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,230.20

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