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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,995.73, 856,499.67 and 233,949.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,995.73, 856,499.67 and 233,949.87 is: 350,927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,995.73 : 856,499.67 = 233,949.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,995.73/856,499.67 = 233,949.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,995.73x = 856,499.67 × 233,949.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,995.73x = 200,377,986,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,377,986,451.54/570,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,927.29

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