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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,482.04, 855,383.62 and 498,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,482.04, 855,383.62 and 498,008.68 is: 742,810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,482.04 : 855,383.62 = 498,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,482.04/855,383.62 = 498,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,482.04x = 855,383.62 × 498,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,482.04x = 425,988,467,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,988,467,489.82/573,482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,810.48

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