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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,505.67, 855,893.46 and 186,252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,505.67, 855,893.46 and 186,252.47 is: 279,422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,505.67 : 855,893.46 = 186,252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,505.67/855,893.46 = 186,252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,505.67x = 855,893.46 × 186,252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,505.67x = 159,412,266,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,412,266,702.38/570,505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,422.76

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