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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,126.58, 855,788.63 and 210,801.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,126.58, 855,788.63 and 210,801.49 is: 315,869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,126.58 : 855,788.63 = 210,801.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,126.58/855,788.63 = 210,801.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,126.58x = 855,788.63 × 210,801.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,126.58x = 180,401,512,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,401,512,996.11/571,126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,869.58

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