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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,542.98, 855,643.26 and 333,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,542.98, 855,643.26 and 333,052.14 is: 500,355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,542.98 : 855,643.26 = 333,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,542.98/855,643.26 = 333,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,542.98x = 855,643.26 × 333,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,542.98x = 284,973,818,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,973,818,819.58/569,542.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,355.25

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