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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,230.92, 860,712.08 and 237,085.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,230.92, 860,712.08 and 237,085.70 is: 355,366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,230.92 : 860,712.08 = 237,085.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,230.92/860,712.08 = 237,085.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,230.92x = 860,712.08 × 237,085.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,230.92x = 204,062,520,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,062,520,496.27/574,230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,366.66

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