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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,468.25, 853,878.90 and 232,113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,468.25, 853,878.90 and 232,113.78 is: 348,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,468.25 : 853,878.90 = 232,113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,468.25/853,878.90 = 232,113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,468.25x = 853,878.90 × 232,113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,468.25x = 198,197,059,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,197,059,141.24/569,468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,038.82

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