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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,658.34, 864,663.56 and 239,472.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,658.34, 864,663.56 and 239,472.15 is: 359,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,658.34 : 864,663.56 = 239,472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,658.34/864,663.56 = 239,472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,658.34x = 864,663.56 × 239,472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,658.34x = 207,062,838,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,062,838,198.03/576,658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,073.69

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