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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,909.76, 858,150.72 and 256,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,909.76, 858,150.72 and 256,592 is: 385,016.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,909.76 : 858,150.72 = 256,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,909.76/858,150.72 = 256,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,909.76x = 858,150.72 × 256,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,909.76x = 220,194,609,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,194,609,546.24/571,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,016.35

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