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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,417.80, 860,230.38 and 236,270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,417.80, 860,230.38 and 236,270.90 is: 354,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,417.80 : 860,230.38 = 236,270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,417.80/860,230.38 = 236,270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,417.80x = 860,230.38 × 236,270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,417.80x = 203,247,401,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,247,401,788.79/573,417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,449.07

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