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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,234.92, 860,718.08 and 237,089.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,234.92, 860,718.08 and 237,089.70 is: 355,372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,234.92 : 860,718.08 = 237,089.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,234.92/860,718.08 = 237,089.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,234.92x = 860,718.08 × 237,089.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,234.92x = 204,067,391,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,067,391,371.78/574,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,372.66

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