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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,183.25, 856,774.87 and 290,897.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,183.25, 856,774.87 and 290,897.33 is: 436,345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,183.25 : 856,774.87 = 290,897.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,183.25/856,774.87 = 290,897.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,183.25x = 856,774.87 × 290,897.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,183.25x = 249,233,517,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,233,517,082.98/571,183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,345.99

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