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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,610.56 : 853,296 = 236,186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,610.56/853,296 = 236,186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,610.56x = 853,296 × 236,186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,610.56x = 201,537,046,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,537,046,901.76/568,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,437.75

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