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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,173.46, 858,945.44 and 422,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,173.46, 858,945.44 and 422,226.72 is: 632,739.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,173.46 : 858,945.44 = 422,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,173.46/858,945.44 = 422,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,173.46x = 858,945.44 × 422,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,173.46x = 362,669,715,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,669,715,790.16/573,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,739.90

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