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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,314.60, 852,164.70 and 235,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,314.60, 852,164.70 and 235,924.20 is: 353,758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,314.60 : 852,164.70 = 235,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,314.60/852,164.70 = 235,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,314.60x = 852,164.70 × 235,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,314.60x = 201,046,275,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,046,275,115.74/568,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,758.77

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