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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,478.66, 858,696.12 and 235,425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,478.66, 858,696.12 and 235,425.51 is: 353,129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,478.66 : 858,696.12 = 235,425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,478.66/858,696.12 = 235,425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,478.66x = 858,696.12 × 235,425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,478.66x = 202,158,971,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,158,971,986.02/572,478.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,129.27

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