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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,670.78, 851,506.17 and 230,894.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,670.78, 851,506.17 and 230,894.65 is: 346,341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,670.78 : 851,506.17 = 230,894.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,670.78/851,506.17 = 230,894.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,670.78x = 851,506.17 × 230,894.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,670.78x = 196,608,220,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,608,220,592.30/567,670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,341.98

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