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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,038.37, 858,376.42 and 335,661.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,038.37, 858,376.42 and 335,661.39 is: 502,800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,038.37 : 858,376.42 = 335,661.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,038.37/858,376.42 = 335,661.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,038.37x = 858,376.42 × 335,661.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,038.37x = 288,123,822,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,123,822,280.42/573,038.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,800.23

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