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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,003.47, 857,668.80 and 217,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,003.47, 857,668.80 and 217,042.44 is: 325,436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,003.47 : 857,668.80 = 217,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,003.47/857,668.80 = 217,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,003.47x = 857,668.80 × 217,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,003.47x = 186,150,526,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,150,526,661.52/572,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,436.01

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