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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,410.16, 860,218.94 and 236,263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,410.16, 860,218.94 and 236,263.25 is: 354,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,410.16 : 860,218.94 = 236,263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,410.16/860,218.94 = 236,263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,410.16x = 860,218.94 × 236,263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,410.16x = 203,238,122,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,238,122,475.96/573,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,437.60

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