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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,971.08, 855,619.20 and 333,483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,971.08, 855,619.20 and 333,483.48 is: 500,612.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,971.08 : 855,619.20 = 333,483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,971.08/855,619.20 = 333,483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,971.08x = 855,619.20 × 333,483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,971.08x = 285,334,868,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,334,868,370.82/569,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,612.89

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