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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,657, 851,485.50 and 230,880.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,657, 851,485.50 and 230,880.87 is: 346,321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,657 : 851,485.50 = 230,880.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,657/851,485.50 = 230,880.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,657x = 851,485.50 × 230,880.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,657x = 196,591,713,032.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,591,713,032.39/567,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,321.31

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