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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,663.13, 848,492.49 and 228,699.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,663.13, 848,492.49 and 228,699.74 is: 343,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,663.13 : 848,492.49 = 228,699.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,663.13/848,492.49 = 228,699.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,663.13x = 848,492.49 × 228,699.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,663.13x = 194,050,007,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,050,007,612.49/565,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,048.71

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