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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,598.68, 852,848.61 and 231,674.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,598.68, 852,848.61 and 231,674.86 is: 347,492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,598.68 : 852,848.61 = 231,674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,598.68/852,848.61 = 231,674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,598.68x = 852,848.61 × 231,674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,598.68x = 197,583,582,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,583,582,322.95/568,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,492.16

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