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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,038.74, 858,376.99 and 335,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,038.74, 858,376.99 and 335,661.76 is: 502,800.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,038.74 : 858,376.99 = 335,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,038.74/858,376.99 = 335,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,038.74x = 858,376.99 × 335,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,038.74x = 288,124,331,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,124,331,206.90/573,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,800.79

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