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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,310.80, 859,966.20 and 494,578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,310.80, 859,966.20 and 494,578.80 is: 741,868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,310.80 : 859,966.20 = 494,578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,310.80/859,966.20 = 494,578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,310.80x = 859,966.20 × 494,578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,310.80x = 425,321,051,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,321,051,236.56/573,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,868.20

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