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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,911.63, 849,107.48 and 266,385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,911.63, 849,107.48 and 266,385.56 is: 399,691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,911.63 : 849,107.48 = 266,385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,911.63/849,107.48 = 266,385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,911.63x = 849,107.48 × 266,385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,911.63x = 226,189,965,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,189,965,982.52/565,911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,691.32

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