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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,995.88, 853,576.38 and 232,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,995.88, 853,576.38 and 232,057.08 is: 348,119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,995.88 : 853,576.38 = 232,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,995.88/853,576.38 = 232,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,995.88x = 853,576.38 × 232,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,995.88x = 198,078,442,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,078,442,299.77/568,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,119.29

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