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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,026.84, 853,537 and 232,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,026.84, 853,537 and 232,065.76 is: 348,097.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,026.84 : 853,537 = 232,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,026.84/853,537 = 232,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,026.84x = 853,537 × 232,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,026.84x = 198,076,712,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,076,712,593.12/569,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,097.31

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