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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,540.97, 855,640.26 and 333,050.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,540.97, 855,640.26 and 333,050.13 is: 500,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,540.97 : 855,640.26 = 333,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,540.97/855,640.26 = 333,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,540.97x = 855,640.26 × 333,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,540.97x = 284,971,099,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,971,099,826.23/569,540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,352.24

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