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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,238.76, 853,397.34 and 237,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,238.76, 853,397.34 and 237,063.40 is: 355,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,238.76 : 853,397.34 = 237,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,238.76/853,397.34 = 237,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,238.76x = 853,397.34 × 237,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,238.76x = 202,309,274,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,309,274,971.36/569,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,403.20

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