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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,311.98, 862,594.29 and 238,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,311.98, 862,594.29 and 238,261.26 is: 357,237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,311.98 : 862,594.29 = 238,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,311.98/862,594.29 = 238,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,311.98x = 862,594.29 × 238,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,311.98x = 205,522,802,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,522,802,404.21/575,311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,237.13

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