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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,037.16, 859,554.54 and 152,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,037.16, 859,554.54 and 152,313 is: 228,469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,037.16 : 859,554.54 = 152,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,037.16/859,554.54 = 152,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,037.16x = 859,554.54 × 152,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,037.16x = 130,921,330,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,921,330,651.02/573,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,469.18

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