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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,674.37, 848,289.21 and 205,759.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,674.37, 848,289.21 and 205,759.78 is: 308,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,674.37 : 848,289.21 = 205,759.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,674.37/848,289.21 = 205,759.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,674.37x = 848,289.21 × 205,759.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,674.37x = 174,543,801,225.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,543,801,225.97/565,674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,558.79

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