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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,767.91, 852,915.15 and 231,579.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,767.91, 852,915.15 and 231,579.91 is: 347,273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,767.91 : 852,915.15 = 231,579.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,767.91/852,915.15 = 231,579.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,767.91x = 852,915.15 × 231,579.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,767.91x = 197,518,013,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,518,013,674.64/568,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,273.48

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