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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,871.33, 851,622.71 and 188,690.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,871.33, 851,622.71 and 188,690.23 is: 282,974.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,871.33 : 851,622.71 = 188,690.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,871.33/851,622.71 = 188,690.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,871.33x = 851,622.71 × 188,690.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,871.33x = 160,692,885,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,692,885,023.12/567,871.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,974.11

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