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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,894.60, 854,841.90 and 237,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,894.60, 854,841.90 and 237,427.40 is: 356,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,894.60 : 854,841.90 = 237,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,894.60/854,841.90 = 237,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,894.60x = 854,841.90 × 237,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,894.60x = 202,962,889,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,962,889,728.06/569,894.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,141.10

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