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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,645.65, 860,345.46 and 236,598.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,645.65, 860,345.46 and 236,598.89 is: 354,847.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,645.65 : 860,345.46 = 236,598.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,645.65/860,345.46 = 236,598.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,645.65x = 860,345.46 × 236,598.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,645.65x = 203,556,776,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,556,776,550.81/573,645.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,847.59

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