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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,996.41, 848,994.62 and 145,272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,996.41, 848,994.62 and 145,272.29 is: 217,908.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,996.41 : 848,994.62 = 145,272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,996.41/848,994.62 = 145,272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,996.41x = 848,994.62 × 145,272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,996.41x = 123,335,387,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,335,387,673.75/565,996.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,908.43

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