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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,167.70, 858,251.55 and 332,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,167.70, 858,251.55 and 332,691.20 is: 499,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,167.70 : 858,251.55 = 332,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,167.70/858,251.55 = 332,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,167.70x = 858,251.55 × 332,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,167.70x = 285,532,738,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,532,738,071.36/572,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,036.80

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