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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,639.08, 853,253.82 and 231,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,639.08, 853,253.82 and 231,926.76 is: 348,010.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,639.08 : 853,253.82 = 231,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,639.08/853,253.82 = 231,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,639.08x = 853,253.82 × 231,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,639.08x = 197,892,393,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,892,393,930.22/568,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,010.54

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