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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,283.62, 860,028.84 and 236,140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,283.62, 860,028.84 and 236,140.22 is: 354,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,283.62 : 860,028.84 = 236,140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,283.62/860,028.84 = 236,140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,283.62x = 860,028.84 × 236,140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,283.62x = 203,087,399,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,087,399,483.95/573,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,252.93

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