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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,233.34, 855,799.05 and 357,961.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,233.34, 855,799.05 and 357,961.51 is: 536,283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,233.34 : 855,799.05 = 357,961.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,233.34/855,799.05 = 357,961.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,233.34x = 855,799.05 × 357,961.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,233.34x = 306,343,120,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,343,120,194.57/571,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,283.68

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