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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,337.40, 860,178.90 and 307,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,337.40, 860,178.90 and 307,225.40 is: 460,930.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,337.40 : 860,178.90 = 307,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,337.40/860,178.90 = 307,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,337.40x = 860,178.90 × 307,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,337.40x = 264,268,806,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,268,806,624.06/573,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,930.70

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