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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,901.22, 852,850.81 and 232,224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,901.22, 852,850.81 and 232,224.85 is: 348,132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,901.22 : 852,850.81 = 232,224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,901.22/852,850.81 = 232,224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,901.22x = 852,850.81 × 232,224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,901.22x = 198,053,151,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,053,151,424.63/568,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,132.76

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