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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,966.61, 793,166.31 and 430,477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,966.61, 793,166.31 and 430,477.54 is: 594,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,966.61 : 793,166.31 = 430,477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,966.61/793,166.31 = 430,477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,966.61x = 793,166.31 × 430,477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,966.61x = 341,440,279,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,440,279,956.76/573,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,878.30

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