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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,283.17, 859,921.52 and 146,818.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,283.17, 859,921.52 and 146,818.17 is: 220,226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,283.17 : 859,921.52 = 146,818.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,283.17/859,921.52 = 146,818.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,283.17x = 859,921.52 × 146,818.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,283.17x = 126,252,103,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,252,103,175.93/573,283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,226.43

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