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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,475.16, 857,152.60 and 234,551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,475.16, 857,152.60 and 234,551.44 is: 351,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,475.16 : 857,152.60 = 234,551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,475.16/857,152.60 = 234,551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,475.16x = 857,152.60 × 234,551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,475.16x = 201,046,376,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,046,376,629.74/571,475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,802.48

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