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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,307.20, 859,960.80 and 146,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,307.20, 859,960.80 and 146,842.20 is: 220,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,307.20 : 859,960.80 = 146,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,307.20/859,960.80 = 146,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,307.20x = 859,960.80 × 146,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,307.20x = 126,278,535,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,278,535,785.76/573,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,263.30

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