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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,173.94, 858,442.67 and 332,692.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,173.94, 858,442.67 and 332,692.25 is: 498,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,173.94 : 858,442.67 = 332,692.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,173.94/858,442.67 = 332,692.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,173.94x = 858,442.67 × 332,692.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,173.94x = 285,597,221,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,597,221,714.85/573,173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,273.22

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