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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,310.40, 858,465.60 and 336,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,310.40, 858,465.60 and 336,114.40 is: 504,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,310.40 : 858,465.60 = 336,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,310.40/858,465.60 = 336,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,310.40x = 858,465.60 × 336,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,310.40x = 288,542,650,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,542,650,064.64/572,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,171.60

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