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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,538.14, 859,102.46 and 235,827.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,538.14, 859,102.46 and 235,827.62 is: 353,863.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,538.14 : 859,102.46 = 235,827.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,538.14/859,102.46 = 235,827.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,538.14x = 859,102.46 × 235,827.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,538.14x = 202,600,090,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,600,090,330.92/572,538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,863.04

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