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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,886.60, 854,829.90 and 237,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,886.60, 854,829.90 and 237,419.40 is: 356,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,886.60 : 854,829.90 = 237,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,886.60/854,829.90 = 237,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,886.60x = 854,829.90 × 237,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,886.60x = 202,953,201,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,953,201,960.06/569,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,129.10

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