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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,295.36, 859,285.68 and 320,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,295.36, 859,285.68 and 320,070 is: 480,576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,295.36 : 859,285.68 = 320,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,295.36/859,285.68 = 320,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,295.36x = 859,285.68 × 320,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,295.36x = 275,031,567,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,031,567,597.60/572,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,576.27

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