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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,976.96, 860,964 and 273,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,976.96, 860,964 and 273,546.88 is: 410,319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,976.96 : 860,964 = 273,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,976.96/860,964 = 273,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,976.96x = 860,964 × 273,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,976.96x = 235,514,015,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,514,015,992.32/573,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,319.63

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