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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,625.78, 858,907.08 and 235,581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,625.78, 858,907.08 and 235,581.14 is: 353,358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,625.78 : 858,907.08 = 235,581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,625.78/858,907.08 = 235,581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,625.78x = 858,907.08 × 235,581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,625.78x = 202,342,304,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,342,304,765.94/572,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,358.71

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