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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,534.09, 860,298.26 and 147,068.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,534.09, 860,298.26 and 147,068.01 is: 220,601.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,534.09 : 860,298.26 = 147,068.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,534.09/860,298.26 = 147,068.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,534.09x = 860,298.26 × 147,068.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,534.09x = 126,522,352,369.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,522,352,369.32/573,534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,601.28

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