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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,966.92, 853,344.78 and 209,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,966.92, 853,344.78 and 209,059.08 is: 313,549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,966.92 : 853,344.78 = 209,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,966.92/853,344.78 = 209,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,966.92x = 853,344.78 × 209,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,966.92x = 178,399,474,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,399,474,629.60/568,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,549.82

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