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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,056.36, 864,083.57 and 238,871.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,056.36, 864,083.57 and 238,871.99 is: 358,307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,056.36 : 864,083.57 = 238,871.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,056.36/864,083.57 = 238,871.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,056.36x = 864,083.57 × 238,871.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,056.36x = 206,405,356,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,405,356,377.43/576,056.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,307.58

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