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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,191.16, 858,604.68 and 335,813.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,191.16, 858,604.68 and 335,813.64 is: 503,027.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,191.16 : 858,604.68 = 335,813.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,191.16/858,604.68 = 335,813.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,191.16x = 858,604.68 × 335,813.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,191.16x = 288,331,162,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,331,162,911.84/573,191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,027.93

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