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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,089.34, 859,814.01 and 236,288.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,089.34, 859,814.01 and 236,288.49 is: 354,506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,089.34 : 859,814.01 = 236,288.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,089.34/859,814.01 = 236,288.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,089.34x = 859,814.01 × 236,288.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,089.34x = 203,164,154,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,164,154,103.75/573,089.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,506.95

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