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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,292.46, 851,039.82 and 188,235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,292.46, 851,039.82 and 188,235.94 is: 282,387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,292.46 : 851,039.82 = 188,235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,292.46/851,039.82 = 188,235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,292.46x = 851,039.82 × 188,235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,292.46x = 160,196,280,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,196,280,495.13/567,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,387.47

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