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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,352.32, 855,233.64 and 250,373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,352.32, 855,233.64 and 250,373.16 is: 375,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,352.32 : 855,233.64 = 250,373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,352.32/855,233.64 = 250,373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,352.32x = 855,233.64 × 250,373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,352.32x = 214,127,548,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,127,548,985.10/570,352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,430.31

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