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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,145.86, 851,111.69 and 225,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,145.86, 851,111.69 and 225,554.28 is: 338,487.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,145.86 : 851,111.69 = 225,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,145.86/851,111.69 = 225,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,145.86x = 851,111.69 × 225,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,145.86x = 191,971,884,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,971,884,437.53/567,145.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,487.68

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