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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,272.20, 853,063.88 and 231,900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,272.20, 853,063.88 and 231,900.72 is: 347,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,272.20 : 853,063.88 = 231,900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,272.20/853,063.88 = 231,900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,272.20x = 853,063.88 × 231,900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,272.20x = 197,826,126,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,826,126,818.49/569,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,507.09

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