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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,497.01, 860,349.40 and 236,350.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,497.01, 860,349.40 and 236,350.00 is: 354,567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,497.01 : 860,349.40 = 236,350.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,497.01/860,349.40 = 236,350.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,497.01x = 860,349.40 × 236,350.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,497.01x = 203,343,581,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,343,581,174.56/573,497.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,567.81

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