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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,026.64, 858,358.68 and 335,649.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,026.64, 858,358.68 and 335,649.64 is: 502,782.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,026.64 : 858,358.68 = 335,649.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,026.64/858,358.68 = 335,649.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,026.64x = 858,358.68 × 335,649.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,026.64x = 288,107,781,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,107,781,932.88/573,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,782.53

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