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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,244.64, 851,391.92 and 286,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,244.64, 851,391.92 and 286,958.72 is: 430,703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,244.64 : 851,391.92 = 286,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,244.64/851,391.92 = 286,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,244.64x = 851,391.92 × 286,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,244.64x = 244,314,335,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,314,335,581.54/567,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,703.65

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