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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,973.38, 864,345.71 and 239,014.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,973.38, 864,345.71 and 239,014.35 is: 358,681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,973.38 : 864,345.71 = 239,014.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,973.38/864,345.71 = 239,014.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,973.38x = 864,345.71 × 239,014.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,973.38x = 206,591,024,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,591,024,510.87/575,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,681.55

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