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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,991.68, 858,306.54 and 335,614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,991.68, 858,306.54 and 335,614.70 is: 502,730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,991.68 : 858,306.54 = 335,614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,991.68/858,306.54 = 335,614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,991.68x = 858,306.54 × 335,614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,991.68x = 288,060,291,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,060,291,930.14/572,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,730.32

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