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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,663, 851,494.54 and 230,886.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,663, 851,494.54 and 230,886.84 is: 346,330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,663 : 851,494.54 = 230,886.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,663/851,494.54 = 230,886.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,663x = 851,494.54 × 230,886.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,663x = 196,598,883,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,598,883,617.85/567,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,330.28

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