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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,499.61, 852,464.14 and 189,286.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,499.61, 852,464.14 and 189,286.77 is: 283,835.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,499.61 : 852,464.14 = 189,286.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,499.61/852,464.14 = 189,286.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,499.61x = 852,464.14 × 189,286.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,499.61x = 161,360,183,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,360,183,601.43/568,499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,835.17

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