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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,371.85, 855,233.82 and 233,017.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,371.85, 855,233.82 and 233,017.54 is: 349,393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,371.85 : 855,233.82 = 233,017.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,371.85/855,233.82 = 233,017.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,371.85x = 855,233.82 × 233,017.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,371.85x = 199,284,478,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,284,478,723.12/570,371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,393.96

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