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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,009.70, 858,998.70 and 373,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,009.70, 858,998.70 and 373,211.40 is: 560,459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,009.70 : 858,998.70 = 373,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,009.70/858,998.70 = 373,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,009.70x = 858,998.70 × 373,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,009.70x = 320,588,107,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,588,107,425.18/572,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,459.21

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