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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,914.24, 853,708.03 and 209,337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,914.24, 853,708.03 and 209,337.59 is: 314,130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,914.24 : 853,708.03 = 209,337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,914.24/853,708.03 = 209,337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,914.24x = 853,708.03 × 209,337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,914.24x = 178,713,178,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,713,178,372.67/568,914.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,130.26

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