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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,473.56, 846,366.90 and 239,879.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,473.56, 846,366.90 and 239,879.02 is: 359,672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,473.56 : 846,366.90 = 239,879.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,473.56/846,366.90 = 239,879.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,473.56x = 846,366.90 × 239,879.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,473.56x = 203,025,662,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,025,662,532.44/564,473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,672.58

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