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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,197.08, 858,484.32 and 273,888.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,197.08, 858,484.32 and 273,888.04 is: 410,205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,197.08 : 858,484.32 = 273,888.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,197.08/858,484.32 = 273,888.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,197.08x = 858,484.32 × 273,888.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,197.08x = 235,128,587,775.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,128,587,775.53/573,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,205.49

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