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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,416.38, 860,228.28 and 236,269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,416.38, 860,228.28 and 236,269.49 is: 354,446.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,416.38 : 860,228.28 = 236,269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,416.38/860,228.28 = 236,269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,416.38x = 860,228.28 × 236,269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,416.38x = 203,245,691,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,245,691,516.69/573,416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,446.96

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