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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,041.42, 858,438.98 and 332,651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,041.42, 858,438.98 and 332,651.27 is: 498,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,041.42 : 858,438.98 = 332,651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,041.42/858,438.98 = 332,651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,041.42x = 858,438.98 × 332,651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,041.42x = 285,560,817,166.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,560,817,166.01/573,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,324.92

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