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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,007.68, 850,517.94 and 242,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,007.68, 850,517.94 and 242,752.14 is: 364,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,007.68 : 850,517.94 = 242,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,007.68/850,517.94 = 242,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,007.68x = 850,517.94 × 242,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,007.68x = 206,465,050,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,465,050,043.39/567,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,130.96

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