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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,779.16, 860,087.52 and 288,608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,779.16, 860,087.52 and 288,608.04 is: 432,619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,779.16 : 860,087.52 = 288,608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,779.16/860,087.52 = 288,608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,779.16x = 860,087.52 × 288,608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,779.16x = 248,228,173,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,228,173,375.66/573,779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,619.71

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