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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,007.13, 862,910.90 and 238,049.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,007.13, 862,910.90 and 238,049.53 is: 357,239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,007.13 : 862,910.90 = 238,049.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,007.13/862,910.90 = 238,049.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,007.13x = 862,910.90 × 238,049.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,007.13x = 205,415,533,061.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,415,533,061.07/575,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,239.97

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