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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,860.64, 863,421.12 and 239,133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,860.64, 863,421.12 and 239,133.65 is: 358,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,860.64 : 863,421.12 = 239,133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,860.64/863,421.12 = 239,133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,860.64x = 863,421.12 × 239,133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,860.64x = 206,473,039,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,473,039,595.58/575,860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,546.89

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