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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,801.53, 858,496.65 and 235,631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,801.53, 858,496.65 and 235,631.74 is: 353,157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,801.53 : 858,496.65 = 235,631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,801.53/858,496.65 = 235,631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,801.53x = 858,496.65 × 235,631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,801.53x = 202,289,059,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,289,059,423.67/572,801.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,157.33

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