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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,911.97, 853,082.24 and 189,698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,911.97, 853,082.24 and 189,698.45 is: 284,452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,911.97 : 853,082.24 = 189,698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,911.97/853,082.24 = 189,698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,911.97x = 853,082.24 × 189,698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,911.97x = 161,828,377,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,828,377,702.04/568,911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,452.41

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