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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,533.70, 848,904.81 and 228,794.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,533.70, 848,904.81 and 228,794.42 is: 343,436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,533.70 : 848,904.81 = 228,794.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,533.70/848,904.81 = 228,794.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,533.70x = 848,904.81 × 228,794.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,533.70x = 194,224,684,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,224,684,903.44/565,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,436.10

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