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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,415.16, 860,226.46 and 236,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,415.16, 860,226.46 and 236,268.24 is: 354,445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,415.16 : 860,226.46 = 236,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,415.16/860,226.46 = 236,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,415.16x = 860,226.46 × 236,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,415.16x = 203,244,191,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,244,191,705.63/573,415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,445.10

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