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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,088.48, 862,736.04 and 237,945.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,088.48, 862,736.04 and 237,945.48 is: 356,960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,088.48 : 862,736.04 = 237,945.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,088.48/862,736.04 = 237,945.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,088.48x = 862,736.04 × 237,945.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,088.48x = 205,284,141,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,284,141,151.10/575,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,960.97

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