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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,093.76, 859,416 and 336,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,093.76, 859,416 and 336,496 is: 504,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,093.76 : 859,416 = 336,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,093.76/859,416 = 336,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,093.76x = 859,416 × 336,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,093.76x = 289,190,046,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,190,046,336/573,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,612.10

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