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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,712.67, 848,008.48 and 265,656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,712.67, 848,008.48 and 265,656.13 is: 398,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,712.67 : 848,008.48 = 265,656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,712.67/848,008.48 = 265,656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,712.67x = 848,008.48 × 265,656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,712.67x = 225,278,651,003.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,278,651,003.98/565,712.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,220.97

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