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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,883.58, 860,905.06 and 254,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,883.58, 860,905.06 and 254,010.13 is: 381,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,883.58 : 860,905.06 = 254,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,883.58/860,905.06 = 254,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,883.58x = 860,905.06 × 254,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,883.58x = 218,678,603,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,678,603,420.97/573,883.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,050.46

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