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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,498.36, 852,462.27 and 189,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,498.36, 852,462.27 and 189,285.52 is: 283,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,498.36 : 852,462.27 = 189,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,498.36/852,462.27 = 189,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,498.36x = 852,462.27 × 189,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,498.36x = 161,358,764,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,358,764,057.33/568,498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,833.30

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