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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,724.14, 851,567.58 and 230,664.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,724.14, 851,567.58 and 230,664.78 is: 345,989.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,724.14 : 851,567.58 = 230,664.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,724.14/851,567.58 = 230,664.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,724.14x = 851,567.58 × 230,664.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,724.14x = 196,426,648,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,426,648,495.83/567,724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,989.60

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