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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,476.16, 857,154.10 and 234,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,476.16, 857,154.10 and 234,552.44 is: 351,803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,476.16 : 857,154.10 = 234,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,476.16/857,154.10 = 234,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,476.16x = 857,154.10 × 234,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,476.16x = 201,047,585,611.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,047,585,611.00/571,476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,803.98

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