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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,111.59, 852,166.31 and 331,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,111.59, 852,166.31 and 331,288.20 is: 496,931.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,111.59 : 852,166.31 = 331,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,111.59/852,166.31 = 331,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,111.59x = 852,166.31 × 331,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,111.59x = 282,312,641,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,312,641,284.10/568,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,931.67

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