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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,451.07, 858,679.56 and 335,627.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,451.07, 858,679.56 and 335,627.67 is: 503,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,451.07 : 858,679.56 = 335,627.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,451.07/858,679.56 = 335,627.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,451.07x = 858,679.56 × 335,627.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,451.07x = 288,196,619,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,196,619,999.43/572,451.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,443.24

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