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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,212.10, 853,302.30 and 302,491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,212.10, 853,302.30 and 302,491.60 is: 454,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,212.10 : 853,302.30 = 302,491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,212.10/853,302.30 = 302,491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,212.10x = 853,302.30 × 302,491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,212.10x = 258,116,778,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,116,778,010.68/568,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,261.32

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