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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,721.19, 863,155.23 and 275,916.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,721.19, 863,155.23 and 275,916.25 is: 413,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,721.19 : 863,155.23 = 275,916.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,721.19/863,155.23 = 275,916.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,721.19x = 863,155.23 × 275,916.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,721.19x = 238,158,554,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,158,554,229.49/575,721.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,669.95

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