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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,217.80, 850,621.90 and 286,641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,217.80, 850,621.90 and 286,641.80 is: 429,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,217.80 : 850,621.90 = 286,641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,217.80/850,621.90 = 286,641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,217.80x = 850,621.90 × 286,641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,217.80x = 243,823,792,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,823,792,535.42/567,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,859.20

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