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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,262.96, 847,417.73 and 245,173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,262.96, 847,417.73 and 245,173.81 is: 367,553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,262.96 : 847,417.73 = 245,173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,262.96/847,417.73 = 245,173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,262.96x = 847,417.73 × 245,173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,262.96x = 207,764,631,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,764,631,204.38/565,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,553.95

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