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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,234.43, 852,490.49 and 189,154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,234.43, 852,490.49 and 189,154.43 is: 283,777.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,234.43 : 852,490.49 = 189,154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,234.43/852,490.49 = 189,154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,234.43x = 852,490.49 × 189,154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,234.43x = 161,252,352,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,252,352,716.37/568,234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,777.86

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