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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,410.07, 860,126.95 and 208,659.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,410.07, 860,126.95 and 208,659.17 is: 312,993.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,410.07 : 860,126.95 = 208,659.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,410.07/860,126.95 = 208,659.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,410.07x = 860,126.95 × 208,659.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,410.07x = 179,473,375,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,473,375,481.63/573,410.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,993.07

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