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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,170.21, 858,444.19 and 273,861.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,170.21, 858,444.19 and 273,861.17 is: 410,165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,170.21 : 858,444.19 = 273,861.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,170.21/858,444.19 = 273,861.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,170.21x = 858,444.19 × 273,861.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,170.21x = 235,094,525,276.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,094,525,276.23/573,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,165.29

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