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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,984.96, 860,976 and 273,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,984.96, 860,976 and 273,554.88 is: 410,331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,984.96 : 860,976 = 273,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,984.96/860,976 = 273,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,984.96x = 860,976 × 273,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,984.96x = 235,524,186,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,524,186,362.88/573,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,331.63

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