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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,009.76, 856,520.70 and 233,963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,009.76, 856,520.70 and 233,963.90 is: 350,948.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,009.76 : 856,520.70 = 233,963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,009.76/856,520.70 = 233,963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,009.76x = 856,520.70 × 233,963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,009.76x = 200,394,923,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,394,923,402.73/571,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,948.33

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