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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,886.94, 848,650.23 and 186,737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,886.94, 848,650.23 and 186,737.10 is: 280,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,886.94 : 848,650.23 = 186,737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,886.94/848,650.23 = 186,737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,886.94x = 848,650.23 × 186,737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,886.94x = 158,474,482,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,474,482,864.53/565,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,046.19

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