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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,861.64, 863,422.62 and 239,134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,861.64, 863,422.62 and 239,134.65 is: 358,548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,861.64 : 863,422.62 = 239,134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,861.64/863,422.62 = 239,134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,861.64x = 863,422.62 × 239,134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,861.64x = 206,474,266,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,474,266,035.78/575,861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,548.39

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