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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,720.71, 854,265.79 and 232,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,720.71, 854,265.79 and 232,997.84 is: 349,367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,720.71 : 854,265.79 = 232,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,720.71/854,265.79 = 232,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,720.71x = 854,265.79 × 232,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,720.71x = 199,042,083,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,042,083,855.89/569,720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,367.82

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