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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,096.56, 851,497.38 and 354,962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,096.56, 851,497.38 and 354,962.88 is: 532,039.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,096.56 : 851,497.38 = 354,962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,096.56/851,497.38 = 354,962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,096.56x = 851,497.38 × 354,962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,096.56x = 302,249,962,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,249,962,317.25/568,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,039.77

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