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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,412.92, 860,223.06 and 236,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,412.92, 860,223.06 and 236,266.02 is: 354,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,412.92 : 860,223.06 = 236,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,412.92/860,223.06 = 236,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,412.92x = 860,223.06 × 236,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,412.92x = 203,241,478,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,241,478,698.42/573,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,441.75

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