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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,292.06, 860,041.50 and 236,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,292.06, 860,041.50 and 236,148.68 is: 354,265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,292.06 : 860,041.50 = 236,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,292.06/860,041.50 = 236,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,292.06x = 860,041.50 × 236,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,292.06x = 203,097,664,970.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,097,664,970.22/573,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,265.62

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