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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,555.58, 852,774.92 and 189,435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,555.58, 852,774.92 and 189,435.36 is: 284,133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,555.58 : 852,774.92 = 189,435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,555.58/852,774.92 = 189,435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,555.58x = 852,774.92 × 189,435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,555.58x = 161,545,723,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,545,723,021.99/568,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,133.57

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