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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,507.80, 860,365.18 and 236,361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,507.80, 860,365.18 and 236,361.10 is: 354,584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,507.80 : 860,365.18 = 236,361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,507.80/860,365.18 = 236,361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,507.80x = 860,365.18 × 236,361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,507.80x = 203,356,860,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,356,860,346.50/573,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,584.30

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