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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,131.28, 858,475.68 and 235,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,131.28, 858,475.68 and 235,273.16 is: 353,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,131.28 : 858,475.68 = 235,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,131.28/858,475.68 = 235,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,131.28x = 858,475.68 × 235,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,131.28x = 201,976,286,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,976,286,016.75/572,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,024.37

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