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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,832.96, 791,826.24 and 332,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,832.96, 791,826.24 and 332,068.48 is: 458,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,832.96 : 791,826.24 = 332,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,832.96/791,826.24 = 332,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,832.96x = 791,826.24 × 332,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,832.96x = 262,940,535,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,940,535,940.92/573,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,217.90

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