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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,979.20, 785,159.76 and 354,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,979.20, 785,159.76 and 354,112.48 is: 488,655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,979.20 : 785,159.76 = 354,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,979.20/785,159.76 = 354,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,979.20x = 785,159.76 × 354,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,979.20x = 278,034,869,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,034,869,809.81/568,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,655.60

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