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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,167.40, 858,251.10 and 335,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,167.40, 858,251.10 and 335,971.40 is: 503,957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,167.40 : 858,251.10 = 335,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,167.40/858,251.10 = 335,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,167.40x = 858,251.10 × 335,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,167.40x = 288,347,823,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,347,823,618.54/572,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,957.10

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