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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,999.10, 864,257.85 and 202,290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,999.10, 864,257.85 and 202,290.30 is: 303,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,999.10 : 864,257.85 = 202,290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,999.10/864,257.85 = 202,290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,999.10x = 864,257.85 × 202,290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,999.10x = 174,830,979,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,830,979,753.86/575,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,526.48

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