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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,015.72, 859,111.88 and 269,238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,015.72, 859,111.88 and 269,238.58 is: 403,664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,015.72 : 859,111.88 = 269,238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,015.72/859,111.88 = 269,238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,015.72x = 859,111.88 × 269,238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,015.72x = 231,306,062,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,306,062,632.33/573,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,664.43

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