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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,169.44, 852,579.78 and 231,147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,169.44, 852,579.78 and 231,147.88 is: 346,854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,169.44 : 852,579.78 = 231,147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,169.44/852,579.78 = 231,147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,169.44x = 852,579.78 × 231,147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,169.44x = 197,072,008,677.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,072,008,677.87/568,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,854.29

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