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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,008.76, 856,519.20 and 233,962.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,008.76, 856,519.20 and 233,962.90 is: 350,946.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,008.76 : 856,519.20 = 233,962.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,008.76/856,519.20 = 233,962.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,008.76x = 856,519.20 × 233,962.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,008.76x = 200,393,715,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,393,715,937.68/571,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,946.83

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