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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,446.32, 860,501.12 and 236,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,446.32, 860,501.12 and 236,424.08 is: 354,772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,446.32 : 860,501.12 = 236,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,446.32/860,501.12 = 236,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,446.32x = 860,501.12 × 236,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,446.32x = 203,443,185,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,443,185,634.97/573,446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,772.85

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