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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,212.88, 848,538.74 and 366,365.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,212.88, 848,538.74 and 366,365.35 is: 550,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,212.88 : 848,538.74 = 366,365.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,212.88/848,538.74 = 366,365.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,212.88x = 848,538.74 × 366,365.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,212.88x = 310,875,192,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,875,192,468.66/565,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,014.35

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