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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,722.23, 848,749.19 and 228,588.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,722.23, 848,749.19 and 228,588.89 is: 342,950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,722.23 : 848,749.19 = 228,588.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,722.23/848,749.19 = 228,588.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,722.23x = 848,749.19 × 228,588.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,722.23x = 194,014,629,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,014,629,843.81/565,722.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,950.34

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