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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,339.51, 853,995.58 and 185,087.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,339.51, 853,995.58 and 185,087.86 is: 277,627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,339.51 : 853,995.58 = 185,087.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,339.51/853,995.58 = 185,087.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,339.51x = 853,995.58 × 185,087.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,339.51x = 158,064,211,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,064,211,753.95/569,339.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,627.34

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