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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,782.40, 860,673.60 and 441,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,782.40, 860,673.60 and 441,331.20 is: 661,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,782.40 : 860,673.60 = 441,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,782.40/860,673.60 = 441,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,782.40x = 860,673.60 × 441,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,782.40x = 379,842,112,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,842,112,696.32/573,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,996.80

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