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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,611.40, 852,917.10 and 288,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,611.40, 852,917.10 and 288,675.40 is: 433,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,611.40 : 852,917.10 = 288,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,611.40/852,917.10 = 288,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,611.40x = 852,917.10 × 288,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,611.40x = 246,216,185,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,216,185,009.34/568,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,013.10

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