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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,211.88, 848,537.24 and 366,364.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,211.88, 848,537.24 and 366,364.35 is: 550,012.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,211.88 : 848,537.24 = 366,364.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,211.88/848,537.24 = 366,364.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,211.88x = 848,537.24 × 366,364.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,211.88x = 310,873,792,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,873,792,551.57/565,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,012.84

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