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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,231.52, 858,626.10 and 235,373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,231.52, 858,626.10 and 235,373.13 is: 353,174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,231.52 : 858,626.10 = 235,373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,231.52/858,626.10 = 235,373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,231.52x = 858,626.10 × 235,373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,231.52x = 202,097,512,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,097,512,656.69/572,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,174.38

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