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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,008.70, 860,431.05 and 455,655.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,008.70, 860,431.05 and 455,655.90 is: 684,213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,008.70 : 860,431.05 = 455,655.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,008.70/860,431.05 = 455,655.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,008.70x = 860,431.05 × 455,655.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,008.70x = 392,060,484,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,060,484,475.70/573,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,213.84

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