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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,175.08, 858,451.50 and 273,866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,175.08, 858,451.50 and 273,866.04 is: 410,172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,175.08 : 858,451.50 = 273,866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,175.08/858,451.50 = 273,866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,175.08x = 858,451.50 × 273,866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,175.08x = 235,100,712,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,100,712,837.06/573,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,172.60

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