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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,572.63, 857,359.14 and 211,867.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,572.63, 857,359.14 and 211,867.17 is: 317,800.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,572.63 : 857,359.14 = 211,867.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,572.63/857,359.14 = 211,867.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,572.63x = 857,359.14 × 211,867.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,572.63x = 181,646,254,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,646,254,665.43/571,572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,800.83

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