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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,071.24, 858,385.70 and 235,213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,071.24, 858,385.70 and 235,213.10 is: 352,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,071.24 : 858,385.70 = 235,213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,071.24/858,385.70 = 235,213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,071.24x = 858,385.70 × 235,213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,071.24x = 201,903,561,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,903,561,492.67/572,071.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,934.30

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