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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,871.60, 854,807.40 and 237,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,871.60, 854,807.40 and 237,404.40 is: 356,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,871.60 : 854,807.40 = 237,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,871.60/854,807.40 = 237,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,871.60x = 854,807.40 × 237,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,871.60x = 202,935,037,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,935,037,912.56/569,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,106.60

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