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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,033.96, 858,675.42 and 240,428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,033.96, 858,675.42 and 240,428.52 is: 360,275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,033.96 : 858,675.42 = 240,428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,033.96/858,675.42 = 240,428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,033.96x = 858,675.42 × 240,428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,033.96x = 206,450,060,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,450,060,390.98/573,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,275.44

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