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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,451.45, 860,280.60 and 236,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,451.45, 860,280.60 and 236,304.44 is: 354,499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,451.45 : 860,280.60 = 236,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,451.45/860,280.60 = 236,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,451.45x = 860,280.60 × 236,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,451.45x = 203,288,123,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,288,123,907.44/573,451.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,499.28

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