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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,008.44, 864,398.30 and 239,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,008.44, 864,398.30 and 239,049.44 is: 358,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,008.44 : 864,398.30 = 239,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,008.44/864,398.30 = 239,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,008.44x = 864,398.30 × 239,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,008.44x = 206,633,929,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,633,929,551.95/576,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,734.20

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