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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,751.48, 858,798 and 236,024.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,751.48, 858,798 and 236,024.58 is: 353,901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,751.48 : 858,798 = 236,024.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,751.48/858,798 = 236,024.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,751.48x = 858,798 × 236,024.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,751.48x = 202,697,437,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,697,437,254.84/572,751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,901.20

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