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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,932.46, 851,579.01 and 188,650.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,932.46, 851,579.01 and 188,650.14 is: 282,869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,932.46 : 851,579.01 = 188,650.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,932.46/851,579.01 = 188,650.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,932.46x = 851,579.01 × 188,650.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,932.46x = 160,650,499,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,650,499,457.56/567,932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,869.02

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