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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,804.33, 852,997.19 and 231,661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,804.33, 852,997.19 and 231,661.88 is: 347,407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,804.33 : 852,997.19 = 231,661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,804.33/852,997.19 = 231,661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,804.33x = 852,997.19 × 231,661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,804.33x = 197,606,928,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,606,928,984.29/568,804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,407.57

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