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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,008.20, 856,512.30 and 238,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,008.20, 856,512.30 and 238,584.20 is: 357,876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,008.20 : 856,512.30 = 238,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,008.20/856,512.30 = 238,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,008.20x = 856,512.30 × 238,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,008.20x = 204,350,301,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,350,301,885.66/571,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,876.30

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