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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,060.61, 864,089.94 and 238,876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,060.61, 864,089.94 and 238,876.24 is: 358,313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,060.61 : 864,089.94 = 238,876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,060.61/864,089.94 = 238,876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,060.61x = 864,089.94 × 238,876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,060.61x = 206,410,551,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,410,551,568.58/576,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,313.95

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