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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,849.92, 853,741.28 and 288,447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,849.92, 853,741.28 and 288,447.36 is: 432,907.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,849.92 : 853,741.28 = 288,447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,849.92/853,741.28 = 288,447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,849.92x = 853,741.28 × 288,447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,849.92x = 246,259,418,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,259,418,339.02/568,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,907.54

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