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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,856.06, 860,609.04 and 461,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,856.06, 860,609.04 and 461,269.30 is: 691,763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,856.06 : 860,609.04 = 461,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,856.06/860,609.04 = 461,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,856.06x = 860,609.04 × 461,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,856.06x = 396,972,529,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,972,529,454.47/573,856.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,763.24

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