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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,901.76, 854,930.40 and 237,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,901.76, 854,930.40 and 237,400 is: 356,132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,901.76 : 854,930.40 = 237,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,901.76/854,930.40 = 237,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,901.76x = 854,930.40 × 237,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,901.76x = 202,960,476,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,960,476,960/569,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,132.39

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