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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,895.76, 854,921.40 and 237,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,895.76, 854,921.40 and 237,394 is: 356,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,895.76 : 854,921.40 = 237,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,895.76/854,921.40 = 237,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,895.76x = 854,921.40 × 237,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,895.76x = 202,953,210,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,953,210,831.60/569,895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,123.39

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