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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,365.04, 863,242 and 238,567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,365.04, 863,242 and 238,567.04 is: 357,931.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,365.04 : 863,242 = 238,567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,365.04/863,242 = 238,567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,365.04x = 863,242 × 238,567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,365.04x = 205,941,088,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,941,088,743.68/575,365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,931.18

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