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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,264.73, 861,397.38 and 236,934.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,264.73, 861,397.38 and 236,934.63 is: 355,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,264.73 : 861,397.38 = 236,934.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,264.73/861,397.38 = 236,934.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,264.73x = 861,397.38 × 236,934.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,264.73x = 204,094,869,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,094,869,513.27/574,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,402.06

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