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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,862.50, 842,794.56 and 229,438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,862.50, 842,794.56 and 229,438.50 is: 344,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,862.50 : 842,794.56 = 229,438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,862.50/842,794.56 = 229,438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,862.50x = 842,794.56 × 229,438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,862.50x = 193,369,519,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,369,519,654.56/561,862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,158.08

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