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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,867.95, 860,899.96 and 236,724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,867.95, 860,899.96 and 236,724.30 is: 355,126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,867.95 : 860,899.96 = 236,724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,867.95/860,899.96 = 236,724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,867.95x = 860,899.96 × 236,724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,867.95x = 203,795,936,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,795,936,096.53/573,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,126.88

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