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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,295.93, 858,624.32 and 359,212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,295.93, 858,624.32 and 359,212.06 is: 538,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,295.93 : 858,624.32 = 359,212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,295.93/858,624.32 = 359,212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,295.93x = 858,624.32 × 359,212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,295.93x = 308,428,210,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,428,210,753.30/572,295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,931.34

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