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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,545.96, 848,095.74 and 228,523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,545.96, 848,095.74 and 228,523.08 is: 342,694.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,545.96 : 848,095.74 = 228,523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,545.96/848,095.74 = 228,523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,545.96x = 848,095.74 × 228,523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,545.96x = 193,809,450,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,809,450,639.68/565,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,694.43

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