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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,068.24, 858,381.20 and 235,210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,068.24, 858,381.20 and 235,210.10 is: 352,929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,068.24 : 858,381.20 = 235,210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,068.24/858,381.20 = 235,210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,068.24x = 858,381.20 × 235,210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,068.24x = 201,899,927,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,899,927,890.12/572,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,929.80

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