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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,664.37, 852,994.13 and 231,629.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,664.37, 852,994.13 and 231,629.85 is: 347,443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,664.37 : 852,994.13 = 231,629.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,664.37/852,994.13 = 231,629.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,664.37x = 852,994.13 × 231,629.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,664.37x = 197,578,904,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,578,904,600.87/568,664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,443.79

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