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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,268.41, 859,922.06 and 152,544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,268.41, 859,922.06 and 152,544.69 is: 228,822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,268.41 : 859,922.06 = 152,544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,268.41/859,922.06 = 152,544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,268.41x = 859,922.06 × 152,544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,268.41x = 131,176,543,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,176,543,304.14/573,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,822.21

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