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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,708.60, 854,562.90 and 237,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,708.60, 854,562.90 and 237,241.40 is: 355,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,708.60 : 854,562.90 = 237,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,708.60/854,562.90 = 237,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,708.60x = 854,562.90 × 237,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,708.60x = 202,737,698,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,737,698,784.06/569,708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,862.10

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