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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,872.58, 848,806.08 and 139,407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,872.58, 848,806.08 and 139,407.58 is: 209,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,872.58 : 848,806.08 = 139,407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,872.58/848,806.08 = 139,407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,872.58x = 848,806.08 × 139,407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,872.58x = 118,330,001,502.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,330,001,502.09/565,872.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,110.68

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