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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,610.73, 843,913.58 and 230,186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,610.73, 843,913.58 and 230,186.73 is: 345,279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,610.73 : 843,913.58 = 230,186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,610.73/843,913.58 = 230,186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,610.73x = 843,913.58 × 230,186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,610.73x = 194,257,706,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,257,706,231.86/562,610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,279.06

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