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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,029.40, 850,544.10 and 230,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,029.40, 850,544.10 and 230,231.40 is: 345,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,029.40 : 850,544.10 = 230,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,029.40/850,544.10 = 230,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,029.40x = 850,544.10 × 230,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,029.40x = 195,821,958,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,821,958,904.74/567,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,347.10

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