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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,384.32, 852,507.38 and 355,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,384.32, 852,507.38 and 355,171.26 is: 532,713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,384.32 : 852,507.38 = 355,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,384.32/852,507.38 = 355,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,384.32x = 852,507.38 × 355,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,384.32x = 302,786,124,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,786,124,398.73/568,384.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,713.71

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