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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,759, 791,787.42 and 335,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,759, 791,787.42 and 335,295 is: 462,707.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,759 : 791,787.42 = 335,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,759/791,787.42 = 335,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,759x = 791,787.42 × 335,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,759x = 265,482,362,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,482,362,988.90/573,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,707.10

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