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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,216.10, 862,824.15 and 295,280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,216.10, 862,824.15 and 295,280.10 is: 442,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,216.10 : 862,824.15 = 295,280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,216.10/862,824.15 = 295,280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,216.10x = 862,824.15 × 295,280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,216.10x = 254,774,801,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,774,801,294.42/575,216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,920.15

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