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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,089.48, 862,737.54 and 237,946.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,089.48, 862,737.54 and 237,946.48 is: 356,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,089.48 : 862,737.54 = 237,946.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,089.48/862,737.54 = 237,946.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,089.48x = 862,737.54 × 237,946.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,089.48x = 205,285,360,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,285,360,806.86/575,089.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,962.47

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