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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,238.80, 850,858.20 and 287,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,238.80, 850,858.20 and 287,302.80 is: 430,954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,238.80 : 850,858.20 = 287,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,238.80/850,858.20 = 287,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,238.80x = 850,858.20 × 287,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,238.80x = 244,453,943,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,453,943,262.96/567,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,954.20

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