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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,867.45, 860,899.21 and 236,723.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,867.45, 860,899.21 and 236,723.79 is: 355,126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,867.45 : 860,899.21 = 236,723.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,867.45/860,899.21 = 236,723.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,867.45x = 860,899.21 × 236,723.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,867.45x = 203,795,326,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,795,326,435.77/573,867.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,126.13

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