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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,292.33, 852,688.09 and 298,357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,292.33, 852,688.09 and 298,357.75 is: 447,667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,292.33 : 852,688.09 = 298,357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,292.33/852,688.09 = 298,357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,292.33x = 852,688.09 × 298,357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,292.33x = 254,406,099,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,406,099,984.20/568,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,667.66

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