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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,999.58, 855,662.01 and 333,511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,999.58, 855,662.01 and 333,511.98 is: 500,655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,999.58 : 855,662.01 = 333,511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,999.58/855,662.01 = 333,511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,999.58x = 855,662.01 × 333,511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,999.58x = 285,373,531,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,373,531,165.88/569,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,655.69

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