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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,778.63, 851,753.24 and 183,399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,778.63, 851,753.24 and 183,399.13 is: 275,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,778.63 : 851,753.24 = 183,399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,778.63/851,753.24 = 183,399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,778.63x = 851,753.24 × 183,399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,778.63x = 156,210,803,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,210,803,190.68/567,778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,126.25

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