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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,862.28, 851,609.09 and 188,681.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,862.28, 851,609.09 and 188,681.19 is: 282,960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,862.28 : 851,609.09 = 188,681.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,862.28/851,609.09 = 188,681.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,862.28x = 851,609.09 × 188,681.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,862.28x = 160,682,616,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,682,616,516.02/567,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,960.54

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