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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,680.74, 848,146.55 and 223,897.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,680.74, 848,146.55 and 223,897.73 is: 335,698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,680.74 : 848,146.55 = 223,897.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,680.74/848,146.55 = 223,897.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,680.74x = 848,146.55 × 223,897.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,680.74x = 189,898,081,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,898,081,892.11/565,680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,698.34

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