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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,169.94, 852,580.53 and 231,148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,169.94, 852,580.53 and 231,148.38 is: 346,855.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,169.94 : 852,580.53 = 231,148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,169.94/852,580.53 = 231,148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,169.94x = 852,580.53 × 231,148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,169.94x = 197,072,608,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,072,608,329.04/568,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,855.04

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