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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,968.86, 793,169.42 and 430,479.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,968.86, 793,169.42 and 430,479.79 is: 594,881.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,968.86 : 793,169.42 = 430,479.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,968.86/793,169.42 = 430,479.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,968.86x = 793,169.42 × 430,479.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,968.86x = 341,443,401,220.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,443,401,220.70/573,968.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,881.41

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