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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,010.13, 850,531.59 and 146,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,010.13, 850,531.59 and 146,286 is: 219,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,010.13 : 850,531.59 = 146,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,010.13/850,531.59 = 146,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,010.13x = 850,531.59 × 146,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,010.13x = 124,420,864,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,420,864,174.74/567,010.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,433.23

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