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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,758, 791,786.04 and 335,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,758, 791,786.04 and 335,294 is: 462,705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,758 : 791,786.04 = 335,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,758/791,786.04 = 335,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,758x = 791,786.04 × 335,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,758x = 265,481,108,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,481,108,495.76/573,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,705.72

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