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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,176.41, 852,469.65 and 351,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,176.41, 852,469.65 and 351,783.36 is: 527,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,176.41 : 852,469.65 = 351,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,176.41/852,469.65 = 351,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,176.41x = 852,469.65 × 351,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,176.41x = 299,884,637,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,884,637,775.02/568,176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,801.98

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