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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,240.05, 860,725.44 and 237,094.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,240.05, 860,725.44 and 237,094.83 is: 355,380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,240.05 : 860,725.44 = 237,094.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,240.05/860,725.44 = 237,094.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,240.05x = 860,725.44 × 237,094.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,240.05x = 204,073,551,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,073,551,873.48/574,240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,380.21

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