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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,989.85, 848,876.42 and 219,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,989.85, 848,876.42 and 219,773.33 is: 329,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,989.85 : 848,876.42 = 219,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,989.85/848,876.42 = 219,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,989.85x = 848,876.42 × 219,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,989.85x = 186,560,397,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,560,397,581.88/565,989.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,617.92

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