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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,697, 863,119.02 and 275,892.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,697, 863,119.02 and 275,892.11 is: 413,633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,697 : 863,119.02 = 275,892.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,697/863,119.02 = 275,892.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,697x = 863,119.02 × 275,892.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,697x = 238,127,727,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,127,727,608.93/575,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,633.78

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