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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,042.16, 859,562.04 and 152,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,042.16, 859,562.04 and 152,318 is: 228,476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,042.16 : 859,562.04 = 152,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,042.16/859,562.04 = 152,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,042.16x = 859,562.04 × 152,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,042.16x = 130,926,770,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,926,770,808.72/573,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,476.68

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