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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,998.74, 848,482.63 and 363,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,998.74, 848,482.63 and 363,649.84 is: 545,143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,998.74 : 848,482.63 = 363,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,998.74/848,482.63 = 363,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,998.74x = 848,482.63 × 363,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,998.74x = 308,550,569,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,550,569,611.95/565,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,143.56

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