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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,744.65, 791,794.40 and 331,980.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,744.65, 791,794.40 and 331,980.45 is: 458,148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,744.65 : 791,794.40 = 331,980.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,744.65/791,794.40 = 331,980.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,744.65x = 791,794.40 × 331,980.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,744.65x = 262,860,259,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,860,259,559.58/573,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,148.52

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