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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,874.01, 848,915.82 and 186,821.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,874.01, 848,915.82 and 186,821.19 is: 280,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,874.01 : 848,915.82 = 186,821.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,874.01/848,915.82 = 186,821.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,874.01x = 848,915.82 × 186,821.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,874.01x = 158,595,463,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,595,463,702.23/565,874.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,266.39

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