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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,007.72, 854,735.46 and 232,914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,007.72, 854,735.46 and 232,914.52 is: 349,258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,007.72 : 854,735.46 = 232,914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,007.72/854,735.46 = 232,914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,007.72x = 854,735.46 × 232,914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,007.72x = 199,080,299,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,080,299,392.88/570,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,258.95

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