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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,588.27, 860,332.66 and 269,910.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,588.27, 860,332.66 and 269,910.36 is: 404,842.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,588.27 : 860,332.66 = 269,910.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,588.27/860,332.66 = 269,910.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,588.27x = 860,332.66 × 269,910.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,588.27x = 232,212,697,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,212,697,305.58/573,588.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,842.13

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