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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,117.64, 852,175.44 and 331,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,117.64, 852,175.44 and 331,294.24 is: 496,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,117.64 : 852,175.44 = 331,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,117.64/852,175.44 = 331,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,117.64x = 852,175.44 × 331,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,117.64x = 282,320,814,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,320,814,741.47/568,117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,940.77

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