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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,723.23, 848,750.69 and 228,589.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,723.23, 848,750.69 and 228,589.89 is: 342,951.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,723.23 : 848,750.69 = 228,589.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,723.23/848,750.69 = 228,589.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,723.23x = 848,750.69 × 228,589.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,723.23x = 194,015,826,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,015,826,864.52/565,723.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,951.85

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