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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,640.02, 860,558.04 and 236,496.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,640.02, 860,558.04 and 236,496.35 is: 354,784.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,640.02 : 860,558.04 = 236,496.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,640.02/860,558.04 = 236,496.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,640.02x = 860,558.04 × 236,496.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,640.02x = 203,518,837,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,518,837,574.55/573,640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,784.94

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