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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,297.70, 862,298.55 and 275,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,297.70, 862,298.55 and 275,921.70 is: 413,571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,297.70 : 862,298.55 = 275,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,297.70/862,298.55 = 275,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,297.70x = 862,298.55 × 275,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,297.70x = 237,926,881,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,926,881,823.54/575,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,571.76

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