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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,027.76, 797,689.68 and 348,583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,027.76, 797,689.68 and 348,583.92 is: 481,052.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,027.76 : 797,689.68 = 348,583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,027.76/797,689.68 = 348,583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,027.76x = 797,689.68 × 348,583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,027.76x = 278,061,795,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,061,795,597.95/578,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,052.67

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