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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,275.24, 848,077.84 and 228,143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,275.24, 848,077.84 and 228,143.76 is: 342,282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,275.24 : 848,077.84 = 228,143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,275.24/848,077.84 = 228,143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,275.24x = 848,077.84 × 228,143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,275.24x = 193,483,667,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,483,667,190.28/565,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,282.23

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