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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,833.96, 791,827.62 and 332,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,833.96, 791,827.62 and 332,069.48 is: 458,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,833.96 : 791,827.62 = 332,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,833.96/791,827.62 = 332,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,833.96x = 791,827.62 × 332,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,833.96x = 262,941,786,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,941,786,023.04/573,833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,219.28

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