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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,146.36, 851,112.44 and 225,554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,146.36, 851,112.44 and 225,554.78 is: 338,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,146.36 : 851,112.44 = 225,554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,146.36/851,112.44 = 225,554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,146.36x = 851,112.44 × 225,554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,146.36x = 191,972,479,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,972,479,159.46/567,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,488.43

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