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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,042.42, 858,440.48 and 332,652.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,042.42, 858,440.48 and 332,652.27 is: 498,326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,042.42 : 858,440.48 = 332,652.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,042.42/858,440.48 = 332,652.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,042.42x = 858,440.48 × 332,652.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,042.42x = 285,562,174,331.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,562,174,331.89/573,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,326.41

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