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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,030.89, 850,902.47 and 230,073.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,030.89, 850,902.47 and 230,073.05 is: 345,254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,030.89 : 850,902.47 = 230,073.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,030.89/850,902.47 = 230,073.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,030.89x = 850,902.47 × 230,073.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,030.89x = 195,769,726,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,769,726,525.43/567,030.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,254.08

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