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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,229.91, 850,907.16 and 230,221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,229.91, 850,907.16 and 230,221.58 is: 345,357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,229.91 : 850,907.16 = 230,221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,229.91/850,907.16 = 230,221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,229.91x = 850,907.16 × 230,221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,229.91x = 195,897,186,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,897,186,553.98/567,229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,357.65

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