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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,007.20, 856,510.80 and 238,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,007.20, 856,510.80 and 238,583.20 is: 357,874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,007.20 : 856,510.80 = 238,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,007.20/856,510.80 = 238,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,007.20x = 856,510.80 × 238,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,007.20x = 204,349,087,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,349,087,498.56/571,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,874.80

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