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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,713.76, 852,983.16 and 189,641.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,713.76, 852,983.16 and 189,641.08 is: 284,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,713.76 : 852,983.16 = 189,641.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,713.76/852,983.16 = 189,641.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,713.76x = 852,983.16 × 189,641.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,713.76x = 161,760,647,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,760,647,684.21/568,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,432.45

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