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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,959.63, 848,734.02 and 309,982.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,959.63, 848,734.02 and 309,982.35 is: 464,861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,959.63 : 848,734.02 = 309,982.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,959.63/848,734.02 = 309,982.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,959.63x = 848,734.02 × 309,982.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,959.63x = 263,092,566,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,092,566,044.55/565,959.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,861.01

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