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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,053.74, 858,359.45 and 235,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,053.74, 858,359.45 and 235,195.60 is: 352,908.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,053.74 : 858,359.45 = 235,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,053.74/858,359.45 = 235,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,053.74x = 858,359.45 × 235,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,053.74x = 201,882,365,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,882,365,858.42/572,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,908.04

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