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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,030.30, 858,917.70 and 288,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,030.30, 858,917.70 and 288,266.70 is: 432,084.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,030.30 : 858,917.70 = 288,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,030.30/858,917.70 = 288,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,030.30x = 858,917.70 × 288,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,030.30x = 247,597,370,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,597,370,950.59/573,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,084.26

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