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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,516.51, 860,378.67 and 236,369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,516.51, 860,378.67 and 236,369.49 is: 354,597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,516.51 : 860,378.67 = 236,369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,516.51/860,378.67 = 236,369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,516.51x = 860,378.67 × 236,369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,516.51x = 203,367,267,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,367,267,434.78/573,516.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,597.06

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