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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,647.83, 860,527.97 and 209,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,647.83, 860,527.97 and 209,008.58 is: 313,533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,647.83 : 860,527.97 = 209,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,647.83/860,527.97 = 209,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,647.83x = 860,527.97 × 209,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,647.83x = 179,857,729,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,857,729,059.98/573,647.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,533.36

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