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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,853.14, 852,304.59 and 287,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,853.14, 852,304.59 and 287,567.22 is: 431,616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,853.14 : 852,304.59 = 287,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,853.14/852,304.59 = 287,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,853.14x = 852,304.59 × 287,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,853.14x = 245,094,861,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,094,861,539.54/567,853.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,616.64

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