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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,005.68, 850,514.92 and 242,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,005.68, 850,514.92 and 242,750.14 is: 364,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,005.68 : 850,514.92 = 242,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,005.68/850,514.92 = 242,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,005.68x = 850,514.92 × 242,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,005.68x = 206,462,615,902.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,462,615,902.09/567,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,127.95

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