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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,333.55, 857,008.79 and 216,252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,333.55, 857,008.79 and 216,252.23 is: 324,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,333.55 : 857,008.79 = 216,252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,333.55/857,008.79 = 216,252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,333.55x = 857,008.79 × 216,252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,333.55x = 185,330,060,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,330,060,885.84/571,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,381.55

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