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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,281.60, 852,115.20 and 235,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,281.60, 852,115.20 and 235,891.20 is: 353,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,281.60 : 852,115.20 = 235,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,281.60/852,115.20 = 235,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,281.60x = 852,115.20 × 235,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,281.60x = 201,006,477,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,006,477,066.24/568,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,709.28

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