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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,977.96, 848,786.31 and 186,828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,977.96, 848,786.31 and 186,828.30 is: 280,182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,977.96 : 848,786.31 = 186,828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,977.96/848,786.31 = 186,828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,977.96x = 848,786.31 × 186,828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,977.96x = 158,577,303,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,577,303,360.57/565,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,182.82

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