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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,886, 793,167.07 and 333,121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,886, 793,167.07 and 333,121.86 is: 459,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,886 : 793,167.07 = 333,121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,886/793,167.07 = 333,121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,886x = 793,167.07 × 333,121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,886x = 264,221,287,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,221,287,983.54/574,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,606.41

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