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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,083.20, 861,976.80 and 275,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,083.20, 861,976.80 and 275,707.20 is: 413,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,083.20 : 861,976.80 = 275,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,083.20/861,976.80 = 275,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,083.20x = 861,976.80 × 275,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,083.20x = 237,653,209,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,653,209,992.96/575,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,250.13

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