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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,328, 848,380.80 and 232,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,328, 848,380.80 and 232,904 is: 349,516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,328 : 848,380.80 = 232,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,328/848,380.80 = 232,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,328x = 848,380.80 × 232,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,328x = 197,591,281,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,591,281,843.20/565,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,516.18

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