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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,223.20, 862,186.80 and 275,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,223.20, 862,186.80 and 275,847.20 is: 413,460.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,223.20 : 862,186.80 = 275,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,223.20/862,186.80 = 275,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,223.20x = 862,186.80 × 275,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,223.20x = 237,831,814,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,831,814,656.96/575,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,460.05

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