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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,048.94, 853,630.86 and 184,781.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,048.94, 853,630.86 and 184,781.72 is: 277,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,048.94 : 853,630.86 = 184,781.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,048.94/853,630.86 = 184,781.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,048.94x = 853,630.86 × 184,781.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,048.94x = 157,735,381,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,735,381,382.89/569,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,191.24

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