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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,026.87, 858,359.06 and 335,649.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,026.87, 858,359.06 and 335,649.89 is: 502,782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,026.87 : 858,359.06 = 335,649.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,026.87/858,359.06 = 335,649.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,026.87x = 858,359.06 × 335,649.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,026.87x = 288,108,122,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,108,122,391.25/573,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,782.92

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