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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,413.78, 860,224.38 and 236,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,413.78, 860,224.38 and 236,266.90 is: 354,443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,413.78 : 860,224.38 = 236,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,413.78/860,224.38 = 236,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,413.78x = 860,224.38 × 236,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,413.78x = 203,242,547,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,242,547,567.02/573,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,443.08

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