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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,568.08, 852,854.90 and 231,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,568.08, 852,854.90 and 231,611.97 is: 347,419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,568.08 : 852,854.90 = 231,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,568.08/852,854.90 = 231,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,568.08x = 852,854.90 × 231,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,568.08x = 197,531,402,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,531,402,355.09/568,568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,419.09

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