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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,978.51, 853,280.16 and 189,794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,978.51, 853,280.16 and 189,794.75 is: 284,629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,978.51 : 853,280.16 = 189,794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,978.51/853,280.16 = 189,794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,978.51x = 853,280.16 × 189,794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,978.51x = 161,948,094,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,948,094,647.16/568,978.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,629.55

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