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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,036.16, 859,553.04 and 152,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,036.16, 859,553.04 and 152,312 is: 228,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,036.16 : 859,553.04 = 152,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,036.16/859,553.04 = 152,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,036.16x = 859,553.04 × 152,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,036.16x = 130,920,242,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,920,242,628.48/573,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,467.68

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