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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,064.53, 852,038.48 and 301,542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,064.53, 852,038.48 and 301,542.13 is: 452,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,064.53 : 852,038.48 = 301,542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,064.53/852,038.48 = 301,542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,064.53x = 852,038.48 × 301,542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,064.53x = 256,925,496,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,925,496,593.45/568,064.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,282.24

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