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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,026.68, 850,546.50 and 242,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,026.68, 850,546.50 and 242,771.20 is: 364,159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,026.68 : 850,546.50 = 242,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,026.68/850,546.50 = 242,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,026.68x = 850,546.50 × 242,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,026.68x = 206,488,194,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,488,194,460.80/567,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,159.57

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