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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,768.66, 856,152.42 and 233,809.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,768.66, 856,152.42 and 233,809.94 is: 350,714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,768.66 : 856,152.42 = 233,809.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,768.66/856,152.42 = 233,809.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,768.66x = 856,152.42 × 233,809.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,768.66x = 200,176,947,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,176,947,214.65/570,768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,714.68

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