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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,283.16, 860,270.36 and 199,568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,283.16, 860,270.36 and 199,568.60 is: 299,473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,283.16 : 860,270.36 = 199,568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,283.16/860,270.36 = 199,568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,283.16x = 860,270.36 × 199,568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,283.16x = 171,682,951,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,682,951,366.70/573,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,473.22

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