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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,862.89, 850,952.85 and 230,493.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,862.89, 850,952.85 and 230,493.03 is: 345,397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,862.89 : 850,952.85 = 230,493.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,862.89/850,952.85 = 230,493.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,862.89x = 850,952.85 × 230,493.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,862.89x = 196,138,700,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,138,700,783.64/567,862.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,397.99

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