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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,003.26, 860,253.39 and 236,651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,003.26, 860,253.39 and 236,651.22 is: 354,667.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,003.26 : 860,253.39 = 236,651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,003.26/860,253.39 = 236,651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,003.26x = 860,253.39 × 236,651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,003.26x = 203,580,014,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,580,014,252.64/574,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,667.00

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