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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,662, 851,493.04 and 230,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,662, 851,493.04 and 230,885.84 is: 346,328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,662 : 851,493.04 = 230,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,662/851,493.04 = 230,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,662x = 851,493.04 × 230,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,662x = 196,597,685,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,597,685,794.55/567,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,328.78

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