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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,946.14, 856,950.57 and 290,673.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,946.14, 856,950.57 and 290,673.18 is: 436,280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,946.14 : 856,950.57 = 290,673.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,946.14/856,950.57 = 290,673.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,946.14x = 856,950.57 × 290,673.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,946.14x = 249,092,547,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,092,547,284.71/570,946.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,280.29

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