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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,316.84, 858,941.82 and 291,914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,316.84, 858,941.82 and 291,914.28 is: 438,109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,316.84 : 858,941.82 = 291,914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,316.84/858,941.82 = 291,914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,316.84x = 858,941.82 × 291,914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,316.84x = 250,737,382,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,737,382,947.19/572,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,109.39

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