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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,031.98, 859,719.86 and 231,299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,031.98, 859,719.86 and 231,299.57 is: 347,018.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,031.98 : 859,719.86 = 231,299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,031.98/859,719.86 = 231,299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,031.98x = 859,719.86 × 231,299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,031.98x = 198,852,828,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,852,828,483.36/573,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,018.73

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