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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,163.44, 852,570.78 and 231,141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,163.44, 852,570.78 and 231,141.88 is: 346,845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,163.44 : 852,570.78 = 231,141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,163.44/852,570.78 = 231,141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,163.44x = 852,570.78 × 231,141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,163.44x = 197,064,812,922.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,064,812,922.27/568,163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,845.29

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