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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,863.89, 850,954.35 and 230,494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,863.89, 850,954.35 and 230,494.03 is: 345,399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,863.89 : 850,954.35 = 230,494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,863.89/850,954.35 = 230,494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,863.89x = 850,954.35 × 230,494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,863.89x = 196,139,897,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,139,897,477.53/567,863.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,399.49

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