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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,629.52, 851,388.99 and 230,690.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,629.52, 851,388.99 and 230,690.37 is: 346,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,629.52 : 851,388.99 = 230,690.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,629.52/851,388.99 = 230,690.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,629.52x = 851,388.99 × 230,690.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,629.52x = 196,407,241,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,407,241,117.03/567,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,013.08

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