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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,095.70, 861,995.55 and 275,719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,095.70, 861,995.55 and 275,719.70 is: 413,268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,095.70 : 861,995.55 = 275,719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,095.70/861,995.55 = 275,719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,095.70x = 861,995.55 × 275,719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,095.70x = 237,669,154,447.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,669,154,447.34/575,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,268.88

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