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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,340.91, 860,115.17 and 236,194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,340.91, 860,115.17 and 236,194.21 is: 354,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,340.91 : 860,115.17 = 236,194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,340.91/860,115.17 = 236,194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,340.91x = 860,115.17 × 236,194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,340.91x = 203,154,217,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,154,217,605.62/573,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,334.07

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