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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,411.78, 860,221.38 and 236,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,411.78, 860,221.38 and 236,264.90 is: 354,440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,411.78 : 860,221.38 = 236,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,411.78/860,221.38 = 236,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,411.78x = 860,221.38 × 236,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,411.78x = 203,240,114,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,240,114,022.46/573,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,440.07

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