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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,501, 860,355.45 and 236,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,501, 860,355.45 and 236,354.16 is: 354,574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,501 : 860,355.45 = 236,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,501/860,355.45 = 236,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,501x = 860,355.45 × 236,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,501x = 203,348,589,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,348,589,686.17/573,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,574.08

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