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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,286.48, 848,837.40 and 211,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,286.48, 848,837.40 and 211,146 is: 316,498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,286.48 : 848,837.40 = 211,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,286.48/848,837.40 = 211,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,286.48x = 848,837.40 × 211,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,286.48x = 179,228,621,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,228,621,660.40/566,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,498.15

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