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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,863.50, 842,796.06 and 229,439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,863.50, 842,796.06 and 229,439.50 is: 344,159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,863.50 : 842,796.06 = 229,439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,863.50/842,796.06 = 229,439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,863.50x = 842,796.06 × 229,439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,863.50x = 193,370,706,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,370,706,608.37/561,863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,159.58

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