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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,312.30, 859,968.45 and 494,580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,312.30, 859,968.45 and 494,580.30 is: 741,870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,312.30 : 859,968.45 = 494,580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,312.30/859,968.45 = 494,580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,312.30x = 859,968.45 × 494,580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,312.30x = 425,323,453,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,323,453,991.54/573,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,870.45

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