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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,923.56, 860,983.17 and 236,779.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,923.56, 860,983.17 and 236,779.73 is: 355,209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,923.56 : 860,983.17 = 236,779.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,923.56/860,983.17 = 236,779.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,923.56x = 860,983.17 × 236,779.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,923.56x = 203,863,362,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,863,362,527.14/573,923.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,209.96

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