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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,855.21, 855,877.50 and 286,341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,855.21, 855,877.50 and 286,341.09 is: 429,308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,855.21 : 855,877.50 = 286,341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,855.21/855,877.50 = 286,341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,855.21x = 855,877.50 × 286,341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,855.21x = 245,072,896,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,072,896,256.48/570,855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,308.33

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