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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,543.69, 851,222.28 and 230,570.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,543.69, 851,222.28 and 230,570.73 is: 345,818.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,543.69 : 851,222.28 = 230,570.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,543.69/851,222.28 = 230,570.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,543.69x = 851,222.28 × 230,570.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,543.69x = 196,266,942,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,266,942,491.86/567,543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,818.21

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