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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,932.69, 848,718.86 and 186,782.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,932.69, 848,718.86 and 186,782.81 is: 280,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,932.69 : 848,718.86 = 186,782.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,932.69/848,718.86 = 186,782.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,932.69x = 848,718.86 × 186,782.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,932.69x = 158,526,088,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,526,088,393.29/565,932.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,114.74

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