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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,310.90, 858,466.35 and 336,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,310.90, 858,466.35 and 336,114.90 is: 504,172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,310.90 : 858,466.35 = 336,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,310.90/858,466.35 = 336,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,310.90x = 858,466.35 × 336,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,310.90x = 288,543,331,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,543,331,383.62/572,310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,172.35

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