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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,105.20, 855,901.80 and 304,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,105.20, 855,901.80 and 304,291.20 is: 456,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,105.20 : 855,901.80 = 304,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,105.20/855,901.80 = 304,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,105.20x = 855,901.80 × 304,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,105.20x = 260,443,385,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,443,385,804.16/571,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,033.99

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