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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,413.67, 860,224.19 and 236,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,413.67, 860,224.19 and 236,266.76 is: 354,442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,413.67 : 860,224.19 = 236,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,413.67/860,224.19 = 236,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,413.67x = 860,224.19 × 236,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,413.67x = 203,242,383,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,242,383,214.15/573,413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,442.86

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