Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,681.04, 857,528.80 and 216,599.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 571,681.04, 857,528.80 and 216,599.68 is: 324,902.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,681.04 : 857,528.80 = 216,599.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,681.04/857,528.80 = 216,599.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,681.04x = 857,528.80 × 216,599.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,681.04x = 185,740,463,670.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,740,463,670.78/571,681.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,902.26
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