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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,041.67, 858,439.36 and 332,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,041.67, 858,439.36 and 332,651.52 is: 498,325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,041.67 : 858,439.36 = 332,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,041.67/858,439.36 = 332,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,041.67x = 858,439.36 × 332,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,041.67x = 285,561,156,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,561,156,268.57/573,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,325.29

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