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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,414.16, 860,224.96 and 236,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,414.16, 860,224.96 and 236,267.24 is: 354,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,414.16 : 860,224.96 = 236,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,414.16/860,224.96 = 236,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,414.16x = 860,224.96 × 236,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,414.16x = 203,242,977,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,242,977,078.31/573,414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,443.60

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