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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,745, 791,768.10 and 335,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,745, 791,768.10 and 335,281 is: 462,687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,745 : 791,768.10 = 335,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,745/791,768.10 = 335,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,745x = 791,768.10 × 335,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,745x = 265,464,800,336.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,464,800,336.10/573,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,687.78

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