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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,230.13, 791,866.97 and 459,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,230.13, 791,866.97 and 459,265.56 is: 634,434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,230.13 : 791,866.97 = 459,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,230.13/791,866.97 = 459,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,230.13x = 791,866.97 × 459,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,230.13x = 363,677,227,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,677,227,422.55/573,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,434.95

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