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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,580.26, 853,001.61 and 302,597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,580.26, 853,001.61 and 302,597.32 is: 453,965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,580.26 : 853,001.61 = 302,597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,580.26/853,001.61 = 302,597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,580.26x = 853,001.61 × 302,597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,580.26x = 258,116,001,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,116,001,141.69/568,580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,965.82

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