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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,900.55, 852,849.90 and 232,224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,900.55, 852,849.90 and 232,224.26 is: 348,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,900.55 : 852,849.90 = 232,224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,900.55/852,849.90 = 232,224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,900.55x = 852,849.90 × 232,224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,900.55x = 198,052,432,654.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,052,432,654.33/568,900.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,131.91

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