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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,011.96, 847,366.29 and 552,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,011.96, 847,366.29 and 552,568.08 is: 824,326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,011.96 : 847,366.29 = 552,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,011.96/847,366.29 = 552,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,011.96x = 847,366.29 × 552,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,011.96x = 468,227,563,922.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,227,563,922.02/568,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,326.95

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