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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,504.81, 860,360.69 and 236,358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,504.81, 860,360.69 and 236,358.10 is: 354,579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,504.81 : 860,360.69 = 236,358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,504.81/860,360.69 = 236,358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,504.81x = 860,360.69 × 236,358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,504.81x = 203,353,218,003.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,353,218,003.09/573,504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,579.80

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