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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,273.43, 861,410.42 and 236,943.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,273.43, 861,410.42 and 236,943.33 is: 355,415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,273.43 : 861,410.42 = 236,943.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,273.43/861,410.42 = 236,943.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,273.43x = 861,410.42 × 236,943.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,273.43x = 204,105,450,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,105,450,551.43/574,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,415.10

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