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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,027.19, 856,648.92 and 229,497.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,027.19, 856,648.92 and 229,497.17 is: 344,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,027.19 : 856,648.92 = 229,497.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,027.19/856,648.92 = 229,497.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,027.19x = 856,648.92 × 229,497.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,027.19x = 196,598,498,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,598,498,540.31/571,027.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,289.21

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