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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,294.41, 852,581.94 and 168,933.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,294.41, 852,581.94 and 168,933.47 is: 253,441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,294.41 : 852,581.94 = 168,933.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,294.41/852,581.94 = 168,933.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,294.41x = 852,581.94 × 168,933.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,294.41x = 144,029,624,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,029,624,738.86/568,294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,441.92

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