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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,885.60, 854,828.40 and 237,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,885.60, 854,828.40 and 237,418.40 is: 356,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,885.60 : 854,828.40 = 237,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,885.60/854,828.40 = 237,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,885.60x = 854,828.40 × 237,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,885.60x = 202,951,991,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,951,991,002.56/569,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,127.60

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