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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,909.41, 857,584.67 and 234,859.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,909.41, 857,584.67 and 234,859.91 is: 352,175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,909.41 : 857,584.67 = 234,859.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,909.41/857,584.67 = 234,859.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,909.41x = 857,584.67 × 234,859.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,909.41x = 201,412,252,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,412,252,951.36/571,909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,175.10

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