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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,719.02, 856,317.48 and 250,705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,719.02, 856,317.48 and 250,705.84 is: 376,163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,719.02 : 856,317.48 = 250,705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,719.02/856,317.48 = 250,705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,719.02x = 856,317.48 × 250,705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,719.02x = 214,683,793,130.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,683,793,130.08/570,719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,163.73

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