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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,005.83, 850,213.45 and 267,405.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,005.83, 850,213.45 and 267,405.97 is: 400,969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,005.83 : 850,213.45 = 267,405.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,005.83/850,213.45 = 267,405.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,005.83x = 850,213.45 × 267,405.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,005.83x = 227,352,152,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,352,152,926.73/567,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,969.69

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