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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,356.76, 855,197.51 and 497,883.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,356.76, 855,197.51 and 497,883.39 is: 742,624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,356.76 : 855,197.51 = 497,883.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,356.76/855,197.51 = 497,883.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,356.76x = 855,197.51 × 497,883.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,356.76x = 425,788,632,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,788,632,908.94/573,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,624.25

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