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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,283.02, 793,868.90 and 333,575.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,283.02, 793,868.90 and 333,575.78 is: 460,322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,283.02 : 793,868.90 = 333,575.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,283.02/793,868.90 = 333,575.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,283.02x = 793,868.90 × 333,575.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,283.02x = 264,815,437,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,815,437,535.24/575,283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,322.01

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