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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,714.98, 848,011.95 and 265,658.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,714.98, 848,011.95 and 265,658.45 is: 398,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,714.98 : 848,011.95 = 265,658.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,714.98/848,011.95 = 265,658.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,714.98x = 848,011.95 × 265,658.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,714.98x = 225,281,535,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,281,535,978.42/565,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,224.45

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