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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,341.91, 860,116.67 and 236,195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,341.91, 860,116.67 and 236,195.21 is: 354,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,341.91 : 860,116.67 = 236,195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,341.91/860,116.67 = 236,195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,341.91x = 860,116.67 × 236,195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,341.91x = 203,155,437,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,155,437,495.15/573,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,335.58

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