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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,534.70, 848,906.31 and 228,795.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,534.70, 848,906.31 and 228,795.42 is: 343,437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,534.70 : 848,906.31 = 228,795.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,534.70/848,906.31 = 228,795.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,534.70x = 848,906.31 × 228,795.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,534.70x = 194,225,875,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,225,875,737.10/565,534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,437.59

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