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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,696, 863,117.53 and 275,891.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,696, 863,117.53 and 275,891.11 is: 413,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,696 : 863,117.53 = 275,891.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,696/863,117.53 = 275,891.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,696x = 863,117.53 × 275,891.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,696x = 238,126,447,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,126,447,717.12/575,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,632.28

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