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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,022.62, 858,352.68 and 335,645.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,022.62, 858,352.68 and 335,645.64 is: 502,776.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,022.62 : 858,352.68 = 335,645.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,022.62/858,352.68 = 335,645.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,022.62x = 858,352.68 × 335,645.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,022.62x = 288,102,334,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,102,334,624.32/573,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,776.55

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