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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,563.66, 849,845.59 and 187,382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,563.66, 849,845.59 and 187,382.66 is: 281,074.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,563.66 : 849,845.59 = 187,382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,563.66/849,845.59 = 187,382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,563.66x = 849,845.59 × 187,382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,563.66x = 159,246,322,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,246,322,525.79/566,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,074.02

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