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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,425.76, 851,898.20 and 231,072.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,425.76, 851,898.20 and 231,072.33 is: 346,307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,425.76 : 851,898.20 = 231,072.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,425.76/851,898.20 = 231,072.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,425.76x = 851,898.20 × 231,072.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,425.76x = 196,850,104,036.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,850,104,036.06/568,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,307.50

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