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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,737.76, 853,631.44 and 288,451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,737.76, 853,631.44 and 288,451.84 is: 432,943.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,737.76 : 853,631.44 = 288,451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,737.76/853,631.44 = 288,451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,737.76x = 853,631.44 × 288,451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,737.76x = 246,231,559,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,231,559,549.85/568,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,943.93

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