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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,730.46, 851,577.14 and 230,671.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,730.46, 851,577.14 and 230,671.43 is: 345,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,730.46 : 851,577.14 = 230,671.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,730.46/851,577.14 = 230,671.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,730.46x = 851,577.14 × 230,671.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,730.46x = 196,434,511,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,434,511,227.87/567,730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,999.60

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