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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,002.62, 848,823.66 and 186,852.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,002.62, 848,823.66 and 186,852.78 is: 280,219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,002.62 : 848,823.66 = 186,852.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,002.62/848,823.66 = 186,852.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,002.62x = 848,823.66 × 186,852.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,002.62x = 158,605,060,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,605,060,600.78/566,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,219.66

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