Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,610.56, 853,296 and 236,186.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 568,610.56, 853,296 and 236,186.56 is: 354,437.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,610.56 : 853,296 = 236,186.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,610.56/853,296 = 236,186.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,610.56x = 853,296 × 236,186.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,610.56x = 201,537,046,901.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,537,046,901.76/568,610.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,437.75
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