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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,064.80, 852,097.20 and 358,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,064.80, 852,097.20 and 358,631.20 is: 537,946.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,064.80 : 852,097.20 = 358,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,064.80/852,097.20 = 358,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,064.80x = 852,097.20 × 358,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,064.80x = 305,588,641,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,588,641,352.64/568,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,946.80

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