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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,711.67, 848,006.98 and 265,655.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,711.67, 848,006.98 and 265,655.13 is: 398,219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,711.67 : 848,006.98 = 265,655.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,711.67/848,006.98 = 265,655.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,711.67x = 848,006.98 × 265,655.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,711.67x = 225,277,404,512.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,277,404,512.81/565,711.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,219.48

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