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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,869.33, 851,619.71 and 188,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,869.33, 851,619.71 and 188,688.23 is: 282,971.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,869.33 : 851,619.71 = 188,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,869.33/851,619.71 = 188,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,869.33x = 851,619.71 × 188,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,869.33x = 160,690,618,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,690,618,313.78/567,869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,971.12

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