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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,727.45, 851,572.64 and 230,668.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,727.45, 851,572.64 and 230,668.43 is: 345,995.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,727.45 : 851,572.64 = 230,668.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,727.45/851,572.64 = 230,668.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,727.45x = 851,572.64 × 230,668.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,727.45x = 196,430,920,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,430,920,218.56/567,727.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,995.11

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