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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,414.88, 860,226.03 and 236,267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,414.88, 860,226.03 and 236,267.98 is: 354,444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,414.88 : 860,226.03 = 236,267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,414.88/860,226.03 = 236,267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,414.88x = 860,226.03 × 236,267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,414.88x = 203,243,868,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,243,868,475.22/573,414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,444.71

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