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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,744, 791,766.72 and 335,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,744, 791,766.72 and 335,280 is: 462,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,744 : 791,766.72 = 335,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,744/791,766.72 = 335,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,744x = 791,766.72 × 335,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,744x = 265,463,545,881.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,463,545,881.60/573,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,686.40

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