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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,031.08, 859,249.98 and 257,216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,031.08, 859,249.98 and 257,216.04 is: 385,690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,031.08 : 859,249.98 = 257,216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,031.08/859,249.98 = 257,216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,031.08x = 859,249.98 × 257,216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,031.08x = 221,012,877,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,012,877,225.68/573,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,690.91

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