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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,982.96, 860,973 and 273,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,982.96, 860,973 and 273,552.88 is: 410,328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,982.96 : 860,973 = 273,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,982.96/860,973 = 273,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,982.96x = 860,973 × 273,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,982.96x = 235,521,643,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,521,643,752.24/573,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,328.63

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