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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,829.24, 858,210.42 and 239,638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,829.24, 858,210.42 and 239,638.52 is: 359,653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,829.24 : 858,210.42 = 239,638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,829.24/858,210.42 = 239,638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,829.24x = 858,210.42 × 239,638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,829.24x = 205,660,274,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,660,274,897.38/571,829.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,653.30

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