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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,014.60, 856,521.90 and 334,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,014.60, 856,521.90 and 334,624.20 is: 501,936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,014.60 : 856,521.90 = 334,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,014.60/856,521.90 = 334,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,014.60x = 856,521.90 × 334,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,014.60x = 286,612,955,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,612,955,569.98/571,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,936.30

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