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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,043.74, 858,384.49 and 335,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,043.74, 858,384.49 and 335,666.76 is: 502,808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,043.74 : 858,384.49 = 335,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,043.74/858,384.49 = 335,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,043.74x = 858,384.49 × 335,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,043.74x = 288,131,140,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,131,140,592.55/573,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,808.29

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