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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,996.73, 856,501.17 and 233,950.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,996.73, 856,501.17 and 233,950.87 is: 350,928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,996.73 : 856,501.17 = 233,950.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,996.73/856,501.17 = 233,950.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,996.73x = 856,501.17 × 233,950.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,996.73x = 200,379,193,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,379,193,877.52/570,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,928.79

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