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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,922.56, 860,981.67 and 236,778.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,922.56, 860,981.67 and 236,778.73 is: 355,208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,922.56 : 860,981.67 = 236,778.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,922.56/860,981.67 = 236,778.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,922.56x = 860,981.67 × 236,778.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,922.56x = 203,862,144,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,862,144,223.43/573,922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,208.45

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