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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,151.26, 854,974.17 and 303,862.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,151.26, 854,974.17 and 303,862.14 is: 455,658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,151.26 : 854,974.17 = 303,862.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,151.26/854,974.17 = 303,862.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,151.26x = 854,974.17 × 303,862.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,151.26x = 259,794,280,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,794,280,940.92/570,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,658.52

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