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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,756, 791,783.28 and 335,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,756, 791,783.28 and 335,292 is: 462,702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,756 : 791,783.28 = 335,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,756/791,783.28 = 335,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,756x = 791,783.28 × 335,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,756x = 265,478,599,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,478,599,517.76/573,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,702.96

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