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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,246.80, 860,735.57 and 237,101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,246.80, 860,735.57 and 237,101.58 is: 355,390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,246.80 : 860,735.57 = 237,101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,246.80/860,735.57 = 237,101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,246.80x = 860,735.57 × 237,101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,246.80x = 204,081,762,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,081,762,423.69/574,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,390.33

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