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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,985.96, 860,977.50 and 273,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,985.96, 860,977.50 and 273,555.88 is: 410,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,985.96 : 860,977.50 = 273,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,985.96/860,977.50 = 273,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,985.96x = 860,977.50 × 273,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,985.96x = 235,525,457,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,525,457,672.70/573,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,333.13

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