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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,031.24, 850,668.90 and 282,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,031.24, 850,668.90 and 282,874.60 is: 424,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,031.24 : 850,668.90 = 282,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,031.24/850,668.90 = 282,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,031.24x = 850,668.90 × 282,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,031.24x = 240,632,624,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,632,624,819.94/567,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,372.78

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