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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,848.51, 853,521.57 and 269,542.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,848.51, 853,521.57 and 269,542.98 is: 404,432.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,848.51 : 853,521.57 = 269,542.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,848.51/853,521.57 = 269,542.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,848.51x = 853,521.57 × 269,542.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,848.51x = 230,060,747,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,060,747,472.08/568,848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,432.36

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