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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,507.80, 860,365.20 and 236,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,507.80, 860,365.20 and 236,361.12 is: 354,584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,507.80 : 860,365.20 = 236,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,507.80/860,365.20 = 236,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,507.80x = 860,365.20 × 236,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,507.80x = 203,356,882,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,356,882,281.02/573,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,584.34

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