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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,252.59, 857,092.12 and 304,865.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,252.59, 857,092.12 and 304,865.06 is: 457,411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,252.59 : 857,092.12 = 304,865.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,252.59/857,092.12 = 304,865.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,252.59x = 857,092.12 × 304,865.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,252.59x = 261,297,435,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,297,435,541.70/571,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,411.38

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