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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,313.30, 859,969.95 and 494,581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,313.30, 859,969.95 and 494,581.30 is: 741,871.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,313.30 : 859,969.95 = 494,581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,313.30/859,969.95 = 494,581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,313.30x = 859,969.95 × 494,581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,313.30x = 425,325,055,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,325,055,831.94/573,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,871.95

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