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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,672.84, 852,272.92 and 231,321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,672.84, 852,272.92 and 231,321.88 is: 346,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,672.84 : 852,272.92 = 231,321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,672.84/852,272.92 = 231,321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,672.84x = 852,272.92 × 231,321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,672.84x = 197,149,374,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,149,374,127.49/568,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,683.30

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