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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,034.96, 858,676.92 and 240,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,034.96, 858,676.92 and 240,429.52 is: 360,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,034.96 : 858,676.92 = 240,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,034.96/858,676.92 = 240,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,034.96x = 858,676.92 × 240,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,034.96x = 206,451,279,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,451,279,710.68/573,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,276.94

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