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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,085.52, 864,878.16 and 235,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,085.52, 864,878.16 and 235,129.76 is: 352,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,085.52 : 864,878.16 = 235,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,085.52/864,878.16 = 235,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,085.52x = 864,878.16 × 235,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,085.52x = 203,358,594,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,358,594,190.04/577,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,389.01

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