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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,419.07, 864,660.14 and 239,493.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,419.07, 864,660.14 and 239,493.79 is: 359,253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,419.07 : 864,660.14 = 239,493.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,419.07/864,660.14 = 239,493.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,419.07x = 864,660.14 × 239,493.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,419.07x = 207,080,734,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,080,734,589.27/576,419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,253.79

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