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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,477.16, 857,155.60 and 234,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,477.16, 857,155.60 and 234,553.44 is: 351,805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,477.16 : 857,155.60 = 234,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,477.16/857,155.60 = 234,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,477.16x = 857,155.60 × 234,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,477.16x = 201,048,794,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,048,794,595.26/571,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,805.48

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