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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,439.85, 860,533.99 and 213,898.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,439.85, 860,533.99 and 213,898.33 is: 320,987.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,439.85 : 860,533.99 = 213,898.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,439.85/860,533.99 = 213,898.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,439.85x = 860,533.99 × 213,898.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,439.85x = 184,066,780,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,066,780,683.16/573,439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,987.08

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