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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,027.68, 850,548 and 242,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,027.68, 850,548 and 242,772.20 is: 364,161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,027.68 : 850,548 = 242,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,027.68/850,548 = 242,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,027.68x = 850,548 × 242,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,027.68x = 206,489,409,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,489,409,165.60/567,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,161.07

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