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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,222.84, 850,782.42 and 173,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,222.84, 850,782.42 and 173,238.84 is: 259,842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,222.84 : 850,782.42 = 173,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,222.84/850,782.42 = 173,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,222.84x = 850,782.42 × 173,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,222.84x = 147,388,559,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,388,559,533.19/567,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,842.43

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