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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,024.96, 797,845.04 and 336,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,024.96, 797,845.04 and 336,414.88 is: 464,351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,024.96 : 797,845.04 = 336,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,024.96/797,845.04 = 336,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,024.96x = 797,845.04 × 336,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,024.96x = 268,406,943,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,406,943,390.20/578,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,351.82

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