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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,657, 860,796.54 and 278,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,657, 860,796.54 and 278,169 is: 417,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,657 : 860,796.54 = 278,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,657/860,796.54 = 278,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,657x = 860,796.54 × 278,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,657x = 239,446,912,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,446,912,735.26/573,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,404.32

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