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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,060.11, 864,089.19 and 238,875.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,060.11, 864,089.19 and 238,875.74 is: 358,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,060.11 : 864,089.19 = 238,875.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,060.11/864,089.19 = 238,875.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,060.11x = 864,089.19 × 238,875.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,060.11x = 206,409,940,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,409,940,366.81/576,060.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,313.20

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