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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,233.43, 852,488.99 and 189,153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,233.43, 852,488.99 and 189,153.43 is: 283,776.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,233.43 : 852,488.99 = 189,153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,233.43/852,488.99 = 189,153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,233.43x = 852,488.99 × 189,153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,233.43x = 161,251,216,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,251,216,495.74/568,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,776.36

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