Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,779.96, 854,671.40 and 232,820.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 569,779.96, 854,671.40 and 232,820.62 is: 349,231.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,779.96 : 854,671.40 = 232,820.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,779.96/854,671.40 = 232,820.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,779.96x = 854,671.40 × 232,820.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,779.96x = 198,985,125,244.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,985,125,244.27/569,779.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,231.53
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