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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,051.74, 850,933.65 and 230,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,051.74, 850,933.65 and 230,093.80 is: 345,285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,051.74 : 850,933.65 = 230,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,051.74/850,933.65 = 230,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,051.74x = 850,933.65 × 230,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,051.74x = 195,794,555,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,794,555,811.89/567,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,285.17

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