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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,303.74, 853,942.00 and 185,052.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,303.74, 853,942.00 and 185,052.11 is: 277,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,303.74 : 853,942.00 = 185,052.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,303.74/853,942.00 = 185,052.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,303.74x = 853,942.00 × 185,052.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,303.74x = 158,023,771,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,023,771,267.08/569,303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,573.74

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