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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,669.46, 858,625.02 and 273,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,669.46, 858,625.02 and 273,196.26 is: 409,613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,669.46 : 858,625.02 = 273,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,669.46/858,625.02 = 273,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,669.46x = 858,625.02 × 273,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,669.46x = 234,573,144,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,573,144,206.43/572,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,613.50

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