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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,997.41, 848,996.12 and 145,273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,997.41, 848,996.12 and 145,273.29 is: 217,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,997.41 : 848,996.12 = 145,273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,997.41/848,996.12 = 145,273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,997.41x = 848,996.12 × 145,273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,997.41x = 123,336,459,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,336,459,549.64/565,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,909.94

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