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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,804.09, 793,229.86 and 333,226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,804.09, 793,229.86 and 333,226.71 is: 459,852.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,804.09 : 793,229.86 = 333,226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,804.09/793,229.86 = 333,226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,804.09x = 793,229.86 × 333,226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,804.09x = 264,325,376,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,325,376,521.56/574,804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,852.98

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