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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,711.60, 854,567.40 and 237,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,711.60, 854,567.40 and 237,244.40 is: 355,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,711.60 : 854,567.40 = 237,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,711.60/854,567.40 = 237,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,711.60x = 854,567.40 × 237,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,711.60x = 202,741,330,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,741,330,072.56/569,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,866.60

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