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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,901.68, 863,852.90 and 238,851.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,901.68, 863,852.90 and 238,851.83 is: 358,277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,901.68 : 863,852.90 = 238,851.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,901.68/863,852.90 = 238,851.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,901.68x = 863,852.90 × 238,851.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,901.68x = 206,332,850,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,332,850,547.17/575,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,277.91

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