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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,424.58, 848,135.15 and 228,461.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,424.58, 848,135.15 and 228,461.26 is: 342,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,424.58 : 848,135.15 = 228,461.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,424.58/848,135.15 = 228,461.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,424.58x = 848,135.15 × 228,461.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,424.58x = 193,766,025,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,766,025,488.72/565,424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,691.20

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