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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,996.36, 858,274.41 and 230,425.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,996.36, 858,274.41 and 230,425.57 is: 345,751.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,996.36 : 858,274.41 = 230,425.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,996.36/858,274.41 = 230,425.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,996.36x = 858,274.41 × 230,425.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,996.36x = 197,768,371,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,768,371,340.33/571,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,751.10

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