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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,979.26, 848,860.50 and 219,762.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,979.26, 848,860.50 and 219,762.70 is: 329,601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,979.26 : 848,860.50 = 219,762.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,979.26/848,860.50 = 219,762.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,979.26x = 848,860.50 × 219,762.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,979.26x = 186,547,875,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,547,875,403.35/565,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,601.96

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