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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,416.96, 852,625.44 and 357,531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,416.96, 852,625.44 and 357,531.84 is: 536,297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,416.96 : 852,625.44 = 357,531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,416.96/852,625.44 = 357,531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,416.96x = 852,625.44 × 357,531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,416.96x = 304,840,742,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,840,742,394.01/568,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,297.76

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