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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,475.19, 857,152.62 and 234,551.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,475.19, 857,152.62 and 234,551.43 is: 351,802.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,475.19 : 857,152.62 = 234,551.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,475.19/857,152.62 = 234,551.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,475.19x = 857,152.62 × 234,551.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,475.19x = 201,046,372,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,046,372,749.25/571,475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,802.45

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