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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,423.33, 859,566.82 and 269,273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,423.33, 859,566.82 and 269,273.01 is: 403,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,423.33 : 859,566.82 = 269,273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,423.33/859,566.82 = 269,273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,423.33x = 859,566.82 × 269,273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,423.33x = 231,458,144,917.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,458,144,917.53/573,423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,642.71

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