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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,872.28, 848,892.62 and 186,833.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,872.28, 848,892.62 and 186,833.06 is: 280,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,872.28 : 848,892.62 = 186,833.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,872.28/848,892.62 = 186,833.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,872.28x = 848,892.62 × 186,833.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,872.28x = 158,601,205,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,601,205,806.02/565,872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,277.39

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