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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,542.69, 851,220.78 and 230,569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,542.69, 851,220.78 and 230,569.73 is: 345,816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,542.69 : 851,220.78 = 230,569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,542.69/851,220.78 = 230,569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,542.69x = 851,220.78 × 230,569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,542.69x = 196,265,745,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,265,745,414.99/567,542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,816.71

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